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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.90, 1,208.72 and 482.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.90, 1,208.72 and 482.92 is: 666.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.90 : 1,208.72 = 482.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.90/1,208.72 = 482.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.90x = 1,208.72 × 482.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.90x = 583,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,714.16/875.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.42

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