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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.62, 1,201.44 and 477.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.62, 1,201.44 and 477.63 is: 659.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.62 : 1,201.44 = 477.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.62/1,201.44 = 477.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.62x = 1,201.44 × 477.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.62x = 573,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,845.58/870.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.13

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