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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.44, 1,201.19 and 497.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.44, 1,201.19 and 497.43 is: 686.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.44 : 1,201.19 = 497.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.44/1,201.19 = 497.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.44x = 1,201.19 × 497.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.44x = 597,505.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,505.45/870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.44

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