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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.14, 1,209.10 and 483.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.14, 1,209.10 and 483.19 is: 666.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.14 : 1,209.10 = 483.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.14/1,209.10 = 483.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.14x = 1,209.10 × 483.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.14x = 584,223.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,223.97/876.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.82

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