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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.85, 1,205.87 and 480.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.85, 1,205.87 and 480.86 is: 663.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.85 : 1,205.87 = 480.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.85/1,205.87 = 480.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.85x = 1,205.87 × 480.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.85x = 579,856.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,856.45/873.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.57

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