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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.81, 1,210 and 483.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.81, 1,210 and 483.86 is: 667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.81 : 1,210 = 483.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.81/1,210 = 483.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.81x = 1,210 × 483.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.81x = 585,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,470.60/876.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.73

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