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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.27, 1,202.45 and 498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.27, 1,202.45 and 498.20 is: 687.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.27 : 1,202.45 = 498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.27/1,202.45 = 498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.27x = 1,202.45 × 498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.27x = 599,055.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,055.82/871.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.57

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