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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.51, 1,204.07 and 479.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.51, 1,204.07 and 479.54 is: 661.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.51 : 1,204.07 = 479.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.51/1,204.07 = 479.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.51x = 1,204.07 × 479.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.51x = 577,391.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,391.31/872.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.76

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