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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.38, 1,203.89 and 474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.38, 1,203.89 and 474.04 is: 654.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.38 : 1,203.89 = 474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.38/1,203.89 = 474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.38x = 1,203.89 × 474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.38x = 570,683.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,683.63/872.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.17

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