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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.62, 1,209.71 and 483.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.62, 1,209.71 and 483.65 is: 667.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.62 : 1,209.71 = 483.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.62/1,209.71 = 483.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.62x = 1,209.71 × 483.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.62x = 585,071.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,071.18/876.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.42

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