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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.35, 1,209.33 and 483.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.35, 1,209.33 and 483.37 is: 667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.35 : 1,209.33 = 483.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.35/1,209.33 = 483.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.35x = 1,209.33 × 483.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.35x = 584,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,550.82/876.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.03

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