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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.01, 1,208.90 and 483.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.01, 1,208.90 and 483.03 is: 666.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.01 : 1,208.90 = 483.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.01/1,208.90 = 483.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.01x = 1,208.90 × 483.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.01x = 583,934.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,934.97/876.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.58

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