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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.13, 1,207.67 and 482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.13, 1,207.67 and 482.16 is: 665.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.13 : 1,207.67 = 482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.13/1,207.67 = 482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.13x = 1,207.67 × 482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.13x = 582,290.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,290.17/875.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.38

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