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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.03, 1,203.38 and 473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.03, 1,203.38 and 473.67 is: 653.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.03 : 1,203.38 = 473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.03/1,203.38 = 473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.03x = 1,203.38 × 473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.03x = 570,005.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,005.00/872.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.65

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