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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.44, 1,203.66 and 499.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.44, 1,203.66 and 499.29 is: 688.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.44 : 1,203.66 = 499.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.44/1,203.66 = 499.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.44x = 1,203.66 × 499.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.44x = 600,975.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,975.40/872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.84

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