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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.78, 1,201.74 and 477.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.78, 1,201.74 and 477.81 is: 659.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.78 : 1,201.74 = 477.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.78/1,201.74 = 477.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.78x = 1,201.74 × 477.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.78x = 574,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,203.39/870.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.41

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