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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.22, 1,200.75 and 497.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.22, 1,200.75 and 497.14 is: 685.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.22 : 1,200.75 = 497.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.22/1,200.75 = 497.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.22x = 1,200.75 × 497.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.22x = 596,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,940.86/870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.97

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