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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.32, 1,207.98 and 482.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.32, 1,207.98 and 482.36 is: 665.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.32 : 1,207.98 = 482.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.32/1,207.98 = 482.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.32x = 1,207.98 × 482.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.32x = 582,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,681.23/875.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.68

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