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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.85, 1,209.98 and 483.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.85, 1,209.98 and 483.87 is: 667.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.85 : 1,209.98 = 483.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.85/1,209.98 = 483.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.85x = 1,209.98 × 483.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.85x = 585,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,473.02/876.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.70

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