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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.13, 1,203.41 and 499.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.13, 1,203.41 and 499.03 is: 688.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.13 : 1,203.41 = 499.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.13/1,203.41 = 499.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.13x = 1,203.41 × 499.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.13x = 600,537.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,537.69/872.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.59

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