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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.51, 1,201.29 and 477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.51, 1,201.29 and 477.54 is: 659.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.51 : 1,201.29 = 477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.51/1,201.29 = 477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.51x = 1,201.29 × 477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.51x = 573,664.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,664.03/870.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.00

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