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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.34, 1,209.35 and 483.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.34, 1,209.35 and 483.38 is: 667.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.34 : 1,209.35 = 483.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.34/1,209.35 = 483.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.34x = 1,209.35 × 483.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.34x = 584,575.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,575.60/876.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.06

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