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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.55, 1,204.09 and 499.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.55, 1,204.09 and 499.27 is: 688.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.55 : 1,204.09 = 499.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.55/1,204.09 = 499.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.55x = 1,204.09 × 499.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.55x = 601,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,159.76/872.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.97

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