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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.77, 1,207.26 and 481.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.77, 1,207.26 and 481.87 is: 665.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.77 : 1,207.26 = 481.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.77/1,207.26 = 481.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.77x = 1,207.26 × 481.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.77x = 581,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,733.93/874.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.01

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