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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.71, 1,209.97 and 498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.71, 1,209.97 and 498.66 is: 688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.71 : 1,209.97 = 498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.71/1,209.97 = 498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.71x = 1,209.97 × 498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.71x = 603,355.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,355.10/876.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.20

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