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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.33, 1,201.14 and 497.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.33, 1,201.14 and 497.34 is: 686.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.33 : 1,201.14 = 497.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.33/1,201.14 = 497.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.33x = 1,201.14 × 497.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.33x = 597,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,374.97/870.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.38

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