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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.03, 1,202.18 and 498.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.03, 1,202.18 and 498.03 is: 687.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.03 : 1,202.18 = 498.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.03/1,202.18 = 498.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.03x = 1,202.18 × 498.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.03x = 598,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,714.71/871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.36

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