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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.61, 1,204.14 and 479.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.61, 1,204.14 and 479.55 is: 661.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.61 : 1,204.14 = 479.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.61/1,204.14 = 479.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.61x = 1,204.14 × 479.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.61x = 577,445.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,445.34/872.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.75

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