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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.50, 1,208.21 and 482.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.50, 1,208.21 and 482.53 is: 665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.50 : 1,208.21 = 482.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.50/1,208.21 = 482.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.50x = 1,208.21 × 482.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.50x = 582,992.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,992.14/875.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.90

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