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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.57, 1,206.88 and 481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.57, 1,206.88 and 481.59 is: 664.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.57 : 1,206.88 = 481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.57/1,206.88 = 481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.57x = 1,206.88 × 481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.57x = 581,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,215.30/874.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.57

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