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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.96, 1,201.96 and 477.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.96, 1,201.96 and 477.99 is: 659.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.96 : 1,201.96 = 477.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.96/1,201.96 = 477.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.96x = 1,201.96 × 477.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.96x = 574,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,524.86/870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.65

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