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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.31, 1,206.55 and 481.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.31, 1,206.55 and 481.34 is: 664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.31 : 1,206.55 = 481.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.31/1,206.55 = 481.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.31x = 1,206.55 × 481.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.31x = 580,760.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,760.78/874.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.25

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