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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.99, 1,210.23 and 484.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.99, 1,210.23 and 484.02 is: 667.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.99 : 1,210.23 = 484.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.99/1,210.23 = 484.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.99x = 1,210.23 × 484.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.99x = 585,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,775.52/876.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.94

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