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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.93, 1,201.95 and 498.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.93, 1,201.95 and 498.03 is: 687.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.93 : 1,201.95 = 498.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.93/1,201.95 = 498.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.93x = 1,201.95 × 498.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.93x = 598,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,607.16/870.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.32

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