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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.76, 1,203.28 and 498.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.76, 1,203.28 and 498.92 is: 688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.76 : 1,203.28 = 498.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.76/1,203.28 = 498.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.76x = 1,203.28 × 498.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.76x = 600,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,340.46/871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.65

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