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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.99, 1,206.11 and 481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.99, 1,206.11 and 481.02 is: 663.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.99 : 1,206.11 = 481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.99/1,206.11 = 481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.99x = 1,206.11 × 481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.99x = 580,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,159.71/873.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.81

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