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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.88, 1,201.80 and 477.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.88, 1,201.80 and 477.94 is: 659.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.88 : 1,201.80 = 477.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.88/1,201.80 = 477.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.88x = 1,201.80 × 477.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.88x = 574,388.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,388.29/870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.55

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