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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.16, 1,202.07 and 498.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.16, 1,202.07 and 498.09 is: 687.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.16 : 1,202.07 = 498.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.16/1,202.07 = 498.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.16x = 1,202.07 × 498.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.16x = 598,739.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,739.05/871.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.29

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