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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.24, 1,200.93 and 471.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.24, 1,200.93 and 471.90 is: 651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.24 : 1,200.93 = 471.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.24/1,200.93 = 471.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.24x = 1,200.93 × 471.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.24x = 566,716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,716.51/870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.22

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