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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.18, 1,206.34 and 481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.18, 1,206.34 and 481.20 is: 664.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.18 : 1,206.34 = 481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.18/1,206.34 = 481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.18x = 1,206.34 × 481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.18x = 580,490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,490.81/874.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.04

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