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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.90, 1,201.82 and 492.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.90, 1,201.82 and 492.78 is: 680.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.90 : 1,201.82 = 492.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.90/1,201.82 = 492.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.90x = 1,201.82 × 492.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.90x = 592,237.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,237.01/870.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.03

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