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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.69, 1,204.22 and 499.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.69, 1,204.22 and 499.73 is: 689.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.69 : 1,204.22 = 499.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.69/1,204.22 = 499.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.69x = 1,204.22 × 499.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.69x = 601,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,780.09/872.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.57

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