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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.30, 1,209.25 and 483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.30, 1,209.25 and 483.30 is: 666.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.30 : 1,209.25 = 483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.30/1,209.25 = 483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.30x = 1,209.25 × 483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.30x = 584,430.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,430.53/876.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.93

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