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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.70, 1,204.34 and 474.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.70, 1,204.34 and 474.38 is: 654.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.70 : 1,204.34 = 474.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.70/1,204.34 = 474.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.70x = 1,204.34 × 474.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.70x = 571,309.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,309.97/872.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.65

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