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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.73, 1,207.12 and 481.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.73, 1,207.12 and 481.75 is: 664.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.73 : 1,207.12 = 481.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.73/1,207.12 = 481.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.73x = 1,207.12 × 481.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.73x = 581,530.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,530.06/874.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.81

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