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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.30, 1,200.75 and 497.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.30, 1,200.75 and 497.27 is: 686.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.30 : 1,200.75 = 497.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.30/1,200.75 = 497.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.30x = 1,200.75 × 497.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.30x = 597,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,090.95/870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.07

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