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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.62, 1,204.24 and 479.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.62, 1,204.24 and 479.66 is: 661.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.62 : 1,204.24 = 479.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.62/1,204.24 = 479.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.62x = 1,204.24 × 479.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.62x = 577,625.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,625.76/872.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.94

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