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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.38, 1,209.40 and 483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.38, 1,209.40 and 483.44 is: 667.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.38 : 1,209.40 = 483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.38/1,209.40 = 483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.38x = 1,209.40 × 483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.38x = 584,665.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,665.08/876.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.14

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