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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.33, 1,209.33 and 483.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.33, 1,209.33 and 483.35 is: 667.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.33 : 1,209.33 = 483.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.33/1,209.33 = 483.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.33x = 1,209.33 × 483.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.33x = 584,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,530.56/876.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.02

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