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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.08, 1,202.06 and 498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.08, 1,202.06 and 498.08 is: 687.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.08 : 1,202.06 = 498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.08/1,202.06 = 498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.08x = 1,202.06 × 498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.08x = 598,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,713.54/871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.32

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