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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.87, 1,210.03 and 483.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.87, 1,210.03 and 483.90 is: 667.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.87 : 1,210.03 = 483.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.87/1,210.03 = 483.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.87x = 1,210.03 × 483.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.87x = 585,527.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,527.47/876.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.75

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