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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.15, 1,207.71 and 482.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.15, 1,207.71 and 482.17 is: 665.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.15 : 1,207.71 = 482.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.15/1,207.71 = 482.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.15x = 1,207.71 × 482.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.15x = 582,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,327.12/875.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.40

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