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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.18, 1,209.15 and 477.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.18, 1,209.15 and 477.87 is: 659.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.18 : 1,209.15 = 477.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.18/1,209.15 = 477.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.18x = 1,209.15 × 477.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.18x = 577,816.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,816.51/876.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.47

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