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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.13, 1,203.53 and 473.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.13, 1,203.53 and 473.78 is: 653.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.13 : 1,203.53 = 473.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.13/1,203.53 = 473.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.13x = 1,203.53 × 473.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.13x = 570,209.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,209.08/872.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.82

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