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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.12, 1,203.53 and 499.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.12, 1,203.53 and 499.11 is: 688.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.12 : 1,203.53 = 499.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.12/1,203.53 = 499.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.12x = 1,203.53 × 499.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.12x = 600,694.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,694.02/872.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.77

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