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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.14, 1,200.81 and 477.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.14, 1,200.81 and 477.14 is: 658.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.14 : 1,200.81 = 477.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.14/1,200.81 = 477.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.14x = 1,200.81 × 477.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.14x = 572,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,954.48/870.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.46

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