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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.72, 1,208.44 and 482.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.72, 1,208.44 and 482.75 is: 666.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.72 : 1,208.44 = 482.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.72/1,208.44 = 482.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.72x = 1,208.44 × 482.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.72x = 583,365.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,365.95/875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.16

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