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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.49, 1,204.25 and 499.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.49, 1,204.25 and 499.69 is: 689.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.49 : 1,204.25 = 499.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.49/1,204.25 = 499.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.49x = 1,204.25 × 499.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.49x = 601,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,744.62/872.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.68

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