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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.26, 1,200.92 and 477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.26, 1,200.92 and 477.28 is: 658.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.26 : 1,200.92 = 477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.26/1,200.92 = 477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.26x = 1,200.92 × 477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.26x = 573,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,180.27/870.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.63

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