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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.86, 1,208.68 and 482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.86, 1,208.68 and 482.88 is: 666.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.86 : 1,208.68 = 482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.86/1,208.68 = 482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.86x = 1,208.68 × 482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.86x = 583,647.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,647.40/875.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.37

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