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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.00, 1,207.49 and 482.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.00, 1,207.49 and 482.01 is: 665.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.00 : 1,207.49 = 482.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.00/1,207.49 = 482.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.00x = 1,207.49 × 482.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.00x = 582,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,019.84/875.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.17

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