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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.12, 1,209.10 and 483.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.12, 1,209.10 and 483.14 is: 666.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.12 : 1,209.10 = 483.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.12/1,209.10 = 483.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.12x = 1,209.10 × 483.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.12x = 584,164.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,164.57/876.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.76

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