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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.38, 1,209.42 and 483.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.38, 1,209.42 and 483.42 is: 667.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.38 : 1,209.42 = 483.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.38/1,209.42 = 483.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.38x = 1,209.42 × 483.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.38x = 584,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,657.82/876.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.13

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