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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.94, 1,208.81 and 482.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.94, 1,208.81 and 482.98 is: 666.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.94 : 1,208.81 = 482.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.94/1,208.81 = 482.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.94x = 1,208.81 × 482.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.94x = 583,831.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,831.05/875.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.52

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