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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.96, 1,210.12 and 483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.96, 1,210.12 and 483.96 is: 667.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.96 : 1,210.12 = 483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.96/1,210.12 = 483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.96x = 1,210.12 × 483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.96x = 585,649.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,649.68/876.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.82

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