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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.52, 1,204.08 and 499.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.52, 1,204.08 and 499.47 is: 689.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.52 : 1,204.08 = 499.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.52/1,204.08 = 499.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.52x = 1,204.08 × 499.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.52x = 601,401.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,401.84/872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.27

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