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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.18, 1,203.62 and 479.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.18, 1,203.62 and 479.19 is: 661.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.18 : 1,203.62 = 479.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.18/1,203.62 = 479.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.18x = 1,203.62 × 479.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.18x = 576,760.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,760.27/872.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.29

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