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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.25, 1,200.82 and 492.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.25, 1,200.82 and 492.19 is: 679.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.25 : 1,200.82 = 492.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.25/1,200.82 = 492.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.25x = 1,200.82 × 492.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.25x = 591,031.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,031.60/870.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.15

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