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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.83, 1,210.03 and 483.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.83, 1,210.03 and 483.86 is: 667.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.83 : 1,210.03 = 483.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.83/1,210.03 = 483.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.83x = 1,210.03 × 483.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.83x = 585,486.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,486.93/876.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.74

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