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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.67, 1,206.99 and 481.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.67, 1,206.99 and 481.66 is: 664.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.67 : 1,206.99 = 481.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.67/1,206.99 = 481.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.67x = 1,206.99 × 481.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.67x = 581,355.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,355.79/874.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.66

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