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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.54, 1,204.11 and 479.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.54, 1,204.11 and 479.55 is: 661.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.54 : 1,204.11 = 479.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.54/1,204.11 = 479.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.54x = 1,204.11 × 479.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.54x = 577,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,430.95/872.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.79

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