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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.45, 1,203.93 and 499.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.45, 1,203.93 and 499.49 is: 689.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.45 : 1,203.93 = 499.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.45/1,203.93 = 499.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.45x = 1,203.93 × 499.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.45x = 601,351.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,351.00/872.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.27

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