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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.91, 1,201.84 and 477.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.91, 1,201.84 and 477.92 is: 659.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.91 : 1,201.84 = 477.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.91/1,201.84 = 477.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.91x = 1,201.84 × 477.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.91x = 574,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,385.18/870.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.52

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