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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.98, 1,207.40 and 481.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.98, 1,207.40 and 481.99 is: 665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.98 : 1,207.40 = 481.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.98/1,207.40 = 481.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.98x = 1,207.40 × 481.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.98x = 581,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,954.73/874.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.11

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