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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.19, 1,203.63 and 479.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.19, 1,203.63 and 479.23 is: 661.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.19 : 1,203.63 = 479.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.19/1,203.63 = 479.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.19x = 1,203.63 × 479.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.19x = 576,815.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,815.60/872.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.34

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