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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.10, 1,203.50 and 479.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.10, 1,203.50 and 479.14 is: 661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.10 : 1,203.50 = 479.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.10/1,203.50 = 479.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.10x = 1,203.50 × 479.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.10x = 576,644.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,644.99/872.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.21

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