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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.97, 1,210.23 and 483.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.97, 1,210.23 and 483.98 is: 667.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.97 : 1,210.23 = 483.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.97/1,210.23 = 483.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.97x = 1,210.23 × 483.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.97x = 585,733.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,733.47/876.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.91

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