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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.00, 1,203.34 and 479.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.00, 1,203.34 and 479.01 is: 661.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.00 : 1,203.34 = 479.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.00/1,203.34 = 479.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.00x = 1,203.34 × 479.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.00x = 576,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,409.50/872.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.02

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