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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.20, 1,203.60 and 479.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.20, 1,203.60 and 479.26 is: 661.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.20 : 1,203.60 = 479.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.20/1,203.60 = 479.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.20x = 1,203.60 × 479.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.20x = 576,837.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,837.34/872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.36

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