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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.85, 1,208.63 and 482.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.85, 1,208.63 and 482.85 is: 666.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.85 : 1,208.63 = 482.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.85/1,208.63 = 482.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.85x = 1,208.63 × 482.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.85x = 583,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,587.00/875.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.31

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