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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.99, 1,208.85 and 483.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.99, 1,208.85 and 483.01 is: 666.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.99 : 1,208.85 = 483.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.99/1,208.85 = 483.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.99x = 1,208.85 × 483.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.99x = 583,880.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,880.59/875.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.54

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