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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.22, 1,200.99 and 497.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.22, 1,200.99 and 497.26 is: 686.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.22 : 1,200.99 = 497.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.22/1,200.99 = 497.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.22x = 1,200.99 × 497.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.22x = 597,204.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,204.29/870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.27

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