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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.28, 1,200.99 and 471.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.28, 1,200.99 and 471.95 is: 651.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.28 : 1,200.99 = 471.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.28/1,200.99 = 471.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.28x = 1,200.99 × 471.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.28x = 566,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,807.50/870.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.29

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