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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.01, 1,203.48 and 499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.01, 1,203.48 and 499.02 is: 688.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.01 : 1,203.48 = 499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.01/1,203.48 = 499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.01x = 1,203.48 × 499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.01x = 600,560.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,560.59/872.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.71

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