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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.22, 1,203.87 and 499.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.22, 1,203.87 and 499.42 is: 689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.22 : 1,203.87 = 499.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.22/1,203.87 = 499.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.22x = 1,203.87 × 499.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.22x = 601,232.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,232.42/872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.31

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