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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.27, 1,209.24 and 483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.27, 1,209.24 and 483.28 is: 666.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.27 : 1,209.24 = 483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.27/1,209.24 = 483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.27x = 1,209.24 × 483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.27x = 584,401.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,401.51/876.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.92

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