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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871, 1,202.02 and 478.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871, 1,202.02 and 478.04 is: 659.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871 : 1,202.02 = 478.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871/1,202.02 = 478.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871x = 1,202.02 × 478.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871x = 574,613.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,613.64/871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.72

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