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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.95, 1,203.32 and 479.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.95, 1,203.32 and 479.01 is: 661.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.95 : 1,203.32 = 479.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.95/1,203.32 = 479.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.95x = 1,203.32 × 479.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.95x = 576,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,399.92/871.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.05

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