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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.12, 1,202.21 and 498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.12, 1,202.21 and 498.22 is: 687.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.12 : 1,202.21 = 498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.12/1,202.21 = 498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.12x = 1,202.21 × 498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.12x = 598,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,961.44/871.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.58

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