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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.90, 1,208.73 and 482.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.90, 1,208.73 and 482.93 is: 666.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.90 : 1,208.73 = 482.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.90/1,208.73 = 482.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.90x = 1,208.73 × 482.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.90x = 583,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,723.52/875.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.43

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