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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.19, 1,209.20 and 483.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.19, 1,209.20 and 483.25 is: 666.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.19 : 1,209.20 = 483.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.19/1,209.20 = 483.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.19x = 1,209.20 × 483.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.19x = 584,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,345.90/876.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.92

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