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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.93, 876.87 and 481.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.93, 876.87 and 481.42 is: 725.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.93 : 876.87 = 481.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.93/876.87 = 481.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.93x = 876.87 × 481.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.93x = 422,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,142.76/581.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.42

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