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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.72, 1,209.84 and 483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.72, 1,209.84 and 483.68 is: 667.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.72 : 1,209.84 = 483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.72/1,209.84 = 483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.72x = 1,209.84 × 483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.72x = 585,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,175.41/876.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.46

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