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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.87, 1,208.62 and 482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.87, 1,208.62 and 482.80 is: 666.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.87 : 1,208.62 = 482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.87/1,208.62 = 482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.87x = 1,208.62 × 482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.87x = 583,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,521.74/875.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.22

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