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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.24, 1,200.96 and 477.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.24, 1,200.96 and 477.29 is: 658.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.24 : 1,200.96 = 477.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.24/1,200.96 = 477.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.24x = 1,200.96 × 477.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.24x = 573,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,200.19/870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.67

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