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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.01, 1,203.33 and 479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.01, 1,203.33 and 479.04 is: 661.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.01 : 1,203.33 = 479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.01/1,203.33 = 479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.01x = 1,203.33 × 479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.01x = 576,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,443.20/872.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.05

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