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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.98, 1,208.80 and 482.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.98, 1,208.80 and 482.92 is: 666.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.98 : 1,208.80 = 482.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.98/1,208.80 = 482.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.98x = 1,208.80 × 482.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.98x = 583,753.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,753.70/875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.40

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