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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.17, 1,200.85 and 477.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.17, 1,200.85 and 477.19 is: 658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.17 : 1,200.85 = 477.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.17/1,200.85 = 477.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.17x = 1,200.85 × 477.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.17x = 573,029.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,029.42/870.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.52

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