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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.97, 1,210.17 and 483.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.97, 1,210.17 and 483.97 is: 667.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.97 : 1,210.17 = 483.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.97/1,210.17 = 483.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.97x = 1,210.17 × 483.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.97x = 585,685.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,685.97/876.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.85

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