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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.21, 1,207.80 and 482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.21, 1,207.80 and 482.24 is: 665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.21 : 1,207.80 = 482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.21/1,207.80 = 482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.21x = 1,207.80 × 482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.21x = 582,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,452.49/875.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.50

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