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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.06, 1,207.58 and 482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.06, 1,207.58 and 482.09 is: 665.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.06 : 1,207.58 = 482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.06/1,207.58 = 482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.06x = 1,207.58 × 482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.06x = 582,153.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,153.79/875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.27

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