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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.59, 1,208.26 and 482.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.59, 1,208.26 and 482.60 is: 665.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.59 : 1,208.26 = 482.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.59/1,208.26 = 482.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.59x = 1,208.26 × 482.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.59x = 583,106.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,106.28/875.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.96

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