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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.92, 1,204.73 and 499.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.92, 1,204.73 and 499.95 is: 689.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.92 : 1,204.73 = 499.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.92/1,204.73 = 499.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.92x = 1,204.73 × 499.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.92x = 602,304.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,304.76/872.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.99

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