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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.50, 1,206.81 and 481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.50, 1,206.81 and 481.52 is: 664.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.50 : 1,206.81 = 481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.50/1,206.81 = 481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.50x = 1,206.81 × 481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.50x = 581,097.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,097.12/874.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.49

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