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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.92, 1,210.02 and 483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.92, 1,210.02 and 483.88 is: 667.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.92 : 1,210.02 = 483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.92/1,210.02 = 483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.92x = 1,210.02 × 483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.92x = 585,504.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,504.48/876.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.68

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