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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.81, 1,201.73 and 477.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.81, 1,201.73 and 477.87 is: 659.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.81 : 1,201.73 = 477.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.81/1,201.73 = 477.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.81x = 1,201.73 × 477.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.81x = 574,271.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,271.91/870.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.47

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