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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.54, 1,206.86 and 481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.54, 1,206.86 and 481.56 is: 664.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.54 : 1,206.86 = 481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.54/1,206.86 = 481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.54x = 1,206.86 × 481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.54x = 581,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,174.30/874.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.55

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