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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.93, 1,207.41 and 482.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.93, 1,207.41 and 482.02 is: 665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.93 : 1,207.41 = 482.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.93/1,207.41 = 482.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.93x = 1,207.41 × 482.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.93x = 581,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,995.77/874.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.19

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