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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.39, 1,203.89 and 474.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.39, 1,203.89 and 474.05 is: 654.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.39 : 1,203.89 = 474.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.39/1,203.89 = 474.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.39x = 1,203.89 × 474.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.39x = 570,695.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,695.66/872.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.18

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