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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.43, 1,203.96 and 479.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.43, 1,203.96 and 479.51 is: 661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.43 : 1,203.96 = 479.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.43/1,203.96 = 479.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.43x = 1,203.96 × 479.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.43x = 577,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,310.86/872.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.73

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