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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.15, 1,203.53 and 479.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.15, 1,203.53 and 479.15 is: 661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.15 : 1,203.53 = 479.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.15/1,203.53 = 479.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.15x = 1,203.53 × 479.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.15x = 576,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,665.38/872.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.20

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