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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.74, 1,209.87 and 483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.74, 1,209.87 and 483.76 is: 667.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.74 : 1,209.87 = 483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.74/1,209.87 = 483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.74x = 1,209.87 × 483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.74x = 585,289.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,289.74/876.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.58

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