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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.66, 1,203 and 498.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.66, 1,203 and 498.70 is: 688.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.66 : 1,203 = 498.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.66/1,203 = 498.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.66x = 1,203 × 498.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.66x = 599,936.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,936.10/871.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.27

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