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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.64, 1,204.16 and 499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.64, 1,204.16 and 499.50 is: 689.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.64 : 1,204.16 = 499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.64/1,204.16 = 499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.64x = 1,204.16 × 499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.64x = 601,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,475.42/872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.26

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