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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.25, 1,207.76 and 482.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.25, 1,207.76 and 482.21 is: 665.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.25 : 1,207.76 = 482.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.25/1,207.76 = 482.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.25x = 1,207.76 × 482.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.25x = 582,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,385.50/875.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.39

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