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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.96, 1,201.80 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.96, 1,201.80 and 497.88 is: 687.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.96 : 1,201.80 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.96/1,201.80 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.96x = 1,201.80 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.96x = 598,352.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,352.18/870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.00

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