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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.59, 1,201.35 and 477.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.59, 1,201.35 and 477.64 is: 659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.59 : 1,201.35 = 477.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.59/1,201.35 = 477.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.59x = 1,201.35 × 477.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.59x = 573,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,809.81/870.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.10

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