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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.32, 1,206.56 and 481.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.32, 1,206.56 and 481.37 is: 664.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.32 : 1,206.56 = 481.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.32/1,206.56 = 481.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.32x = 1,206.56 × 481.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.32x = 580,793.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,793.35/874.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.28

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