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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.36, 1,209.32 and 483.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.36, 1,209.32 and 483.38 is: 667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.36 : 1,209.32 = 483.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.36/1,209.32 = 483.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.36x = 1,209.32 × 483.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.36x = 584,561.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,561.10/876.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.03

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