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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.21, 1,203.59 and 479.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.21, 1,203.59 and 479.22 is: 661.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.21 : 1,203.59 = 479.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.21/1,203.59 = 479.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.21x = 1,203.59 × 479.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.21x = 576,782.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,782.00/872.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.29

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