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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.96, 1,203.32 and 479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.96, 1,203.32 and 479 is: 661.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.96 : 1,203.32 = 479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.96/1,203.32 = 479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.96x = 1,203.32 × 479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.96x = 576,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,387.89/871.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.03

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