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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.83, 1,207.24 and 481.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.83, 1,207.24 and 481.84 is: 664.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.83 : 1,207.24 = 481.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.83/1,207.24 = 481.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.83x = 1,207.24 × 481.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.83x = 581,696.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,696.52/874.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.93

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