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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.89, 1,210.16 and 483.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.89, 1,210.16 and 483.91 is: 667.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.89 : 1,210.16 = 483.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.89/1,210.16 = 483.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.89x = 1,210.16 × 483.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.89x = 585,608.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,608.53/876.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.82

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