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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.66, 1,204.28 and 479.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.66, 1,204.28 and 479.69 is: 661.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.66 : 1,204.28 = 479.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.66/1,204.28 = 479.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.66x = 1,204.28 × 479.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.66x = 577,678.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,678.97/872.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.97

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