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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.68, 1,207.04 and 481.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.68, 1,207.04 and 481.71 is: 664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.68 : 1,207.04 = 481.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.68/1,207.04 = 481.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.68x = 1,207.04 × 481.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.68x = 581,440.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,440.83/874.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.75

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