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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.04, 1,207.56 and 482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.04, 1,207.56 and 482.08 is: 665.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.04 : 1,207.56 = 482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.04/1,207.56 = 482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.04x = 1,207.56 × 482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.04x = 582,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,140.52/875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.27

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