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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.19, 1,207.74 and 482.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.19, 1,207.74 and 482.19 is: 665.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.19 : 1,207.74 = 482.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.19/1,207.74 = 482.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.19x = 1,207.74 × 482.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.19x = 582,360.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,360.15/875.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.41

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