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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.52, 1,206.91 and 481.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.52, 1,206.91 and 481.62 is: 664.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.52 : 1,206.91 = 481.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.52/1,206.91 = 481.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.52x = 1,206.91 × 481.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.52x = 581,271.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,271.99/874.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.68

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