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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.05, 1,208.93 and 483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.05, 1,208.93 and 483.05 is: 666.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.05 : 1,208.93 = 483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.05/1,208.93 = 483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.05x = 1,208.93 × 483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.05x = 583,967.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,967.44/876.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.59

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