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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.16, 1,209.11 and 483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.16, 1,209.11 and 483.18 is: 666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.16 : 1,209.11 = 483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.16/1,209.11 = 483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.16x = 1,209.11 × 483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.16x = 584,217.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,217.77/876.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.79

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