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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.73, 1,204.40 and 474.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.73, 1,204.40 and 474.42 is: 654.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.73 : 1,204.40 = 474.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.73/1,204.40 = 474.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.73x = 1,204.40 × 474.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.73x = 571,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,393.48/872.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.72

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