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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.33, 1,203.76 and 499.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.33, 1,203.76 and 499.25 is: 688.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.33 : 1,203.76 = 499.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.33/1,203.76 = 499.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.33x = 1,203.76 × 499.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.33x = 600,979.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,979.12/872.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.93

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