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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.70, 1,208.42 and 482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.70, 1,208.42 and 482.72 is: 666.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.70 : 1,208.42 = 482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.70/1,208.42 = 482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.70x = 1,208.42 × 482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.70x = 583,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,328.50/875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.13

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