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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.76, 1,208.56 and 482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.76, 1,208.56 and 482.80 is: 666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.76 : 1,208.56 = 482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.76/1,208.56 = 482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.76x = 1,208.56 × 482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.76x = 583,492.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,492.77/875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.27

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