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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.26, 1,206.45 and 481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.26, 1,206.45 and 481.32 is: 664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.26 : 1,206.45 = 481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.26/1,206.45 = 481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.26x = 1,206.45 × 481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.26x = 580,688.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,688.51/874.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.21

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