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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.87, 1,210.03 and 478.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.87, 1,210.03 and 478.51 is: 660.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.87 : 1,210.03 = 478.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.87/1,210.03 = 478.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.87x = 1,210.03 × 478.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.87x = 579,005.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,005.41/876.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.31

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