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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.30, 1,202.13 and 498.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.30, 1,202.13 and 498.27 is: 687.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.30 : 1,202.13 = 498.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.30/1,202.13 = 498.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.30x = 1,202.13 × 498.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.30x = 598,985.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,985.32/871.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.46

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