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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.27, 1,200.98 and 497.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.27, 1,200.98 and 497.25 is: 686.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.27 : 1,200.98 = 497.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.27/1,200.98 = 497.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.27x = 1,200.98 × 497.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.27x = 597,187.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,187.31/870.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.21

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