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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.58, 1,208.31 and 482.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.58, 1,208.31 and 482.61 is: 666.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.58 : 1,208.31 = 482.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.58/1,208.31 = 482.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.58x = 1,208.31 × 482.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.58x = 583,142.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,142.49/875.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.01

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