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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.08, 1,206.18 and 481.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.08, 1,206.18 and 481.05 is: 663.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.08 : 1,206.18 = 481.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.08/1,206.18 = 481.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.08x = 1,206.18 × 481.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.08x = 580,232.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,232.89/874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.82

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