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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.11, 1,201.84 and 498.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.11, 1,201.84 and 498.11 is: 687.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.11 : 1,201.84 = 498.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.11/1,201.84 = 498.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.11x = 1,201.84 × 498.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.11x = 598,641.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,641.27/871.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.22

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