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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.10, 1,209.03 and 483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.10, 1,209.03 and 483.12 is: 666.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.10 : 1,209.03 = 483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.10/1,209.03 = 483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.10x = 1,209.03 × 483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.10x = 584,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,100.53/876.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.71

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