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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.13, 1,206.29 and 481.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.13, 1,206.29 and 481.17 is: 664.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.13 : 1,206.29 = 481.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.13/1,206.29 = 481.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.13x = 1,206.29 × 481.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.13x = 580,436.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,436.29/874.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.02

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