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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.64, 1,209.81 and 483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.64, 1,209.81 and 483.66 is: 667.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.64 : 1,209.81 = 483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.64/1,209.81 = 483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.64x = 1,209.81 × 483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.64x = 585,136.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,136.70/876.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.48

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