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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.72, 1,201.62 and 477.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.72, 1,201.62 and 477.77 is: 659.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.72 : 1,201.62 = 477.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.72/1,201.62 = 477.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.72x = 1,201.62 × 477.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.72x = 574,097.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,097.99/870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.34

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