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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.60, 1,204.19 and 479.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.60, 1,204.19 and 479.63 is: 661.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.60 : 1,204.19 = 479.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.60/1,204.19 = 479.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.60x = 1,204.19 × 479.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.60x = 577,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,568.06/872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.90

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