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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.84, 1,204.44 and 499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.84, 1,204.44 and 499.76 is: 689.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.84 : 1,204.44 = 499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.84/1,204.44 = 499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.84x = 1,204.44 × 499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.84x = 601,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,930.93/872.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.62

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