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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.07, 1,209.02 and 483.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.07, 1,209.02 and 483.11 is: 666.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.07 : 1,209.02 = 483.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.07/1,209.02 = 483.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.07x = 1,209.02 × 483.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.07x = 584,087.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,087.24/876.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.71

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