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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.54, 1,209.53 and 483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.54, 1,209.53 and 483.56 is: 667.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.54 : 1,209.53 = 483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.54/1,209.53 = 483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.54x = 1,209.53 × 483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.54x = 584,880.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,880.33/876.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.26

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