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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.06, 1,210.33 and 484.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.06, 1,210.33 and 484.09 is: 668.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.06 : 1,210.33 = 484.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.06/1,210.33 = 484.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.06x = 1,210.33 × 484.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.06x = 585,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,902.60/877.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.03

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