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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.72, 1,207.13 and 481.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.72, 1,207.13 and 481.74 is: 664.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.72 : 1,207.13 = 481.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.72/1,207.13 = 481.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.72x = 1,207.13 × 481.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.72x = 581,522.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,522.81/874.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.81

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