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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.66, 1,204.25 and 499.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.66, 1,204.25 and 499.62 is: 689.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.66 : 1,204.25 = 499.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.66/1,204.25 = 499.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.66x = 1,204.25 × 499.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.66x = 601,667.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,667.39/872.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.47

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