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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.29, 1,207.96 and 482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.29, 1,207.96 and 482.31 is: 665.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.29 : 1,207.96 = 482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.29/1,207.96 = 482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.29x = 1,207.96 × 482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.29x = 582,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,608.78/875.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.62

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