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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.59, 1,201.41 and 472.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.59, 1,201.41 and 472.25 is: 651.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.59 : 1,201.41 = 472.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.59/1,201.41 = 472.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.59x = 1,201.41 × 472.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.59x = 567,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,368.88/870.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.70

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