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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.87, 1,210.01 and 483.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.87, 1,210.01 and 483.80 is: 667.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.87 : 1,210.01 = 483.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.87/1,210.01 = 483.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.87x = 1,210.01 × 483.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.87x = 585,394.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,394.37/876.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.60

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