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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.56, 1,202.58 and 498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.56, 1,202.58 and 498.52 is: 687.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.56 : 1,202.58 = 498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.56/1,202.58 = 498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.56x = 1,202.58 × 498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.56x = 599,510.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,510.18/871.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.86

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