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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.60, 1,206.90 and 481.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.60, 1,206.90 and 481.55 is: 664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.60 : 1,206.90 = 481.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.60/1,206.90 = 481.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.60x = 1,206.90 × 481.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.60x = 581,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,176.66/874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.51

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