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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.33, 1,202.50 and 498.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.33, 1,202.50 and 498.30 is: 687.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.33 : 1,202.50 = 498.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.33/1,202.50 = 498.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.33x = 1,202.50 × 498.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.33x = 599,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,205.75/871.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.69

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