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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.74, 1,208.50 and 482.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.74, 1,208.50 and 482.76 is: 666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.74 : 1,208.50 = 482.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.74/1,208.50 = 482.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.74x = 1,208.50 × 482.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.74x = 583,415.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,415.46/875.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.20

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