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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.60, 1,204.20 and 479.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.60, 1,204.20 and 479.66 is: 661.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.60 : 1,204.20 = 479.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.60/1,204.20 = 479.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.60x = 1,204.20 × 479.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.60x = 577,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,600.55/872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.93

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