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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.16, 1,207.73 and 482.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.16, 1,207.73 and 482.18 is: 665.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.16 : 1,207.73 = 482.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.16/1,207.73 = 482.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.16x = 1,207.73 × 482.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.16x = 582,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,343.86/875.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.41

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