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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.70, 1,205.71 and 480.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.70, 1,205.71 and 480.75 is: 663.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.70 : 1,205.71 = 480.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.70/1,205.71 = 480.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.70x = 1,205.71 × 480.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.70x = 579,647.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,647.49/873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.44

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