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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.89, 1,208.72 and 482.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.89, 1,208.72 and 482.91 is: 666.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.89 : 1,208.72 = 482.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.89/1,208.72 = 482.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.89x = 1,208.72 × 482.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.89x = 583,699.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,699.65/875.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.41

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