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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.92, 1,201.86 and 492.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.92, 1,201.86 and 492.81 is: 680.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.92 : 1,201.86 = 492.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.92/1,201.86 = 492.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.92x = 1,201.86 × 492.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.92x = 592,288.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,288.63/870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.07

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