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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.12, 1,203.59 and 499.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.12, 1,203.59 and 499.22 is: 688.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.12 : 1,203.59 = 499.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.12/1,203.59 = 499.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.12x = 1,203.59 × 499.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.12x = 600,856.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,856.20/872.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.96

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