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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.65, 1,201.51 and 497.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.65, 1,201.51 and 497.64 is: 686.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.65 : 1,201.51 = 497.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.65/1,201.51 = 497.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.65x = 1,201.51 × 497.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.65x = 597,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,919.44/870.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.75

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