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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.84, 1,204.53 and 479.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.84, 1,204.53 and 479.86 is: 662.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.84 : 1,204.53 = 479.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.84/1,204.53 = 479.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.84x = 1,204.53 × 479.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.84x = 578,005.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,005.77/872.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.21

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