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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.07, 1,207.62 and 482.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.07, 1,207.62 and 482.07 is: 665.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.07 : 1,207.62 = 482.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.07/1,207.62 = 482.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.07x = 1,207.62 × 482.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.07x = 582,157.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,157.37/875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.27

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