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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.10, 1,210.40 and 484.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.10, 1,210.40 and 484.13 is: 668.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.10 : 1,210.40 = 484.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.10/1,210.40 = 484.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.10x = 1,210.40 × 484.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.10x = 585,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,982.48/877.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.09

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