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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.42, 1,204.01 and 499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.42, 1,204.01 and 499.52 is: 689.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.42 : 1,204.01 = 499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.42/1,204.01 = 499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.42x = 1,204.01 × 499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.42x = 601,422.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,422.30/872.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.38

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