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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.12, 1,206.24 and 481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.12, 1,206.24 and 481.12 is: 663.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.12 : 1,206.24 = 481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.12/1,206.24 = 481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.12x = 1,206.24 × 481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.12x = 580,346.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,346.19/874.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.92

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