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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.13, 1,209.04 and 483.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.13, 1,209.04 and 483.19 is: 666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.13 : 1,209.04 = 483.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.13/1,209.04 = 483.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.13x = 1,209.04 × 483.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.13x = 584,196.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,196.04/876.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.79

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