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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.96, 1,204.69 and 474.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.96, 1,204.69 and 474.62 is: 654.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.96 : 1,204.69 = 474.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.96/1,204.69 = 474.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.96x = 1,204.69 × 474.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.96x = 571,769.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,769.97/872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.98

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