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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.82, 1,207.29 and 481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.82, 1,207.29 and 481.86 is: 664.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.82 : 1,207.29 = 481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.82/1,207.29 = 481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.82x = 1,207.29 × 481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.82x = 581,744.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,744.76/874.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.99

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