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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.15, 1,206.29 and 481.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.15, 1,206.29 and 481.17 is: 663.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.15 : 1,206.29 = 481.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.15/1,206.29 = 481.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.15x = 1,206.29 × 481.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.15x = 580,430.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,430.56/874.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.99

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