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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.98, 1,204.72 and 474.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.98, 1,204.72 and 474.65 is: 655.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.98 : 1,204.72 = 474.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.98/1,204.72 = 474.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.98x = 1,204.72 × 474.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.98x = 571,811.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,811.95/872.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.01

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