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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.49, 1,204.02 and 474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.49, 1,204.02 and 474.14 is: 654.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.49 : 1,204.02 = 474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.49/1,204.02 = 474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.49x = 1,204.02 × 474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.49x = 570,877.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,877.33/872.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.31

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