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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.84, 1,209.96 and 483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.84, 1,209.96 and 483.84 is: 667.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.84 : 1,209.96 = 483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.84/1,209.96 = 483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.84x = 1,209.96 × 483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.84x = 585,427.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,427.05/876.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.66

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