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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.52, 1,208.29 and 482.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.52, 1,208.29 and 482.62 is: 666.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.52 : 1,208.29 = 482.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.52/1,208.29 = 482.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.52x = 1,208.29 × 482.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.52x = 583,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,144.92/875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.06

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