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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.19, 1,206.40 and 481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.19, 1,206.40 and 481.21 is: 664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.19 : 1,206.40 = 481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.19/1,206.40 = 481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.19x = 1,206.40 × 481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.19x = 580,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,531.74/874.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.08

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