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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.14, 1,200.72 and 497.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.14, 1,200.72 and 497.10 is: 685.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.14 : 1,200.72 = 497.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.14/1,200.72 = 497.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.14x = 1,200.72 × 497.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.14x = 596,877.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,877.91/870.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.96

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