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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.03, 1,206.18 and 481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.03, 1,206.18 and 481.06 is: 663.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.03 : 1,206.18 = 481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.03/1,206.18 = 481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.03x = 1,206.18 × 481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.03x = 580,244.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,244.95/874.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.87

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