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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.52, 1,208.18 and 482.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.52, 1,208.18 and 482.54 is: 665.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.52 : 1,208.18 = 482.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.52/1,208.18 = 482.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.52x = 1,208.18 × 482.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.52x = 582,995.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,995.18/875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.88

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