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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.60, 1,209.78 and 483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.60, 1,209.78 and 483.68 is: 667.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.60 : 1,209.78 = 483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.60/1,209.78 = 483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.60x = 1,209.78 × 483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.60x = 585,146.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,146.39/876.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.52

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