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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.23, 1,200.94 and 477.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.23, 1,200.94 and 477.26 is: 658.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.23 : 1,200.94 = 477.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.23/1,200.94 = 477.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.23x = 1,200.94 × 477.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.23x = 573,152.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,152.23/870.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.62

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