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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.22, 1,207.76 and 482.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.22, 1,207.76 and 482.18 is: 665.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.22 : 1,207.76 = 482.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.22/1,207.76 = 482.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.22x = 1,207.76 × 482.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.22x = 582,357.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,357.72/875.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.38

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