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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.76, 1,207.17 and 481.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.76, 1,207.17 and 481.79 is: 664.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.76 : 1,207.17 = 481.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.76/1,207.17 = 481.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.76x = 1,207.17 × 481.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.76x = 581,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,605.45/874.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.88

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