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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.15, 1,203.57 and 473.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.15, 1,203.57 and 473.81 is: 653.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.15 : 1,203.57 = 473.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.15/1,203.57 = 473.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.15x = 1,203.57 × 473.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.15x = 570,267.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,267.40/872.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.87

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