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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.63, 1,204.18 and 499.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.63, 1,204.18 and 499.59 is: 689.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.63 : 1,204.18 = 499.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.63/1,204.18 = 499.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.63x = 1,204.18 × 499.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.63x = 601,596.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,596.29/872.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.41

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