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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.54, 1,208.23 and 482.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.54, 1,208.23 and 482.56 is: 665.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.54 : 1,208.23 = 482.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.54/1,208.23 = 482.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.54x = 1,208.23 × 482.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.54x = 583,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,039.24/875.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.92

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