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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.48, 1,204.13 and 499.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.48, 1,204.13 and 499.58 is: 689.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.48 : 1,204.13 = 499.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.48/1,204.13 = 499.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.48x = 1,204.13 × 499.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.48x = 601,559.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,559.27/872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.48

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