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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.85, 1,208.66 and 477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.85, 1,208.66 and 477.52 is: 658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.85 : 1,208.66 = 477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.85/1,208.66 = 477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.85x = 1,208.66 × 477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.85x = 577,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,153.91/875.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.97

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