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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.56, 1,206.91 and 481.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.56, 1,206.91 and 481.58 is: 664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.56 : 1,206.91 = 481.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.56/1,206.91 = 481.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.56x = 1,206.91 × 481.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.56x = 581,223.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,223.72/874.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.59

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