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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.03, 1,208.94 and 483.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.03, 1,208.94 and 483.09 is: 666.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.03 : 1,208.94 = 483.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.03/1,208.94 = 483.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.03x = 1,208.94 × 483.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.03x = 584,026.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,026.82/876.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.67

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