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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.97, 1,202.02 and 498.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.97, 1,202.02 and 498.00 is: 687.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.97 : 1,202.02 = 498.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.97/1,202.02 = 498.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.97x = 1,202.02 × 498.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.97x = 598,612.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,612.02/870.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.29

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