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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.18, 1,209.13 and 483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.18, 1,209.13 and 483.20 is: 666.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.18 : 1,209.13 = 483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.18/1,209.13 = 483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.18x = 1,209.13 × 483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.18x = 584,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,248.90/876.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.82

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