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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.02, 1,208.90 and 483.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.02, 1,208.90 and 483.02 is: 666.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.02 : 1,208.90 = 483.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.02/1,208.90 = 483.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.02x = 1,208.90 × 483.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.02x = 583,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,922.88/876.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.56

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