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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.73, 1,204.36 and 479.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.73, 1,204.36 and 479.75 is: 662.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.73 : 1,204.36 = 479.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.73/1,204.36 = 479.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.73x = 1,204.36 × 479.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.73x = 577,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,784.49/872.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.04

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