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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.36, 1,203.87 and 479.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.36, 1,203.87 and 479.39 is: 661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.36 : 1,203.87 = 479.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.36/1,203.87 = 479.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.36x = 1,203.87 × 479.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.36x = 577,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,117.22/872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.56

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