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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.18, 1,200.81 and 497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.18, 1,200.81 and 497.22 is: 686.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.18 : 1,200.81 = 497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.18/1,200.81 = 497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.18x = 1,200.81 × 497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.18x = 597,066.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,066.75/870.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.14

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