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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.19, 1,200.59 and 497.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.19, 1,200.59 and 497.14 is: 685.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.19 : 1,200.59 = 497.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.19/1,200.59 = 497.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.19x = 1,200.59 × 497.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.19x = 596,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,866.34/870.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.91

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