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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.04, 1,207.51 and 481.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.04, 1,207.51 and 481.99 is: 665.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.04 : 1,207.51 = 481.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.04/1,207.51 = 481.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.04x = 1,207.51 × 481.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.04x = 581,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,999.30/875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.12

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