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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.92, 1,201.80 and 497.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.92, 1,201.80 and 497.84 is: 686.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.92 : 1,201.80 = 497.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.92/1,201.80 = 497.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.92x = 1,201.80 × 497.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.92x = 598,304.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,304.11/870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.98

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