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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.54, 1,204.19 and 499.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.54, 1,204.19 and 499.64 is: 689.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.54 : 1,204.19 = 499.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.54/1,204.19 = 499.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.54x = 1,204.19 × 499.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.54x = 601,661.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,661.49/872.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.55

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