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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.92, 1,204.85 and 500.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.92, 1,204.85 and 500.01 is: 690.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.92 : 1,204.85 = 500.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.92/1,204.85 = 500.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.92x = 1,204.85 × 500.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.92x = 602,437.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,437.05/872.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.14

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