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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.77, 1,209.93 and 483.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.77, 1,209.93 and 483.78 is: 667.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.77 : 1,209.93 = 483.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.77/1,209.93 = 483.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.77x = 1,209.93 × 483.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.77x = 585,339.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,339.94/876.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.61

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