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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.65, 1,204.22 and 479.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.65, 1,204.22 and 479.65 is: 661.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.65 : 1,204.22 = 479.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.65/1,204.22 = 479.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.65x = 1,204.22 × 479.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.65x = 577,598.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,598.10/872.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.89

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