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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.91, 1,210.12 and 483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.91, 1,210.12 and 483.92 is: 667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.91 : 1,210.12 = 483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.91/1,210.12 = 483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.91x = 1,210.12 × 483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.91x = 585,601.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,601.27/876.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.80

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