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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.08, 1,203.48 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.08, 1,203.48 and 479.16 is: 661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.08 : 1,203.48 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.08/1,203.48 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.08x = 1,203.48 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.08x = 576,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,659.48/872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.25

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