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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.51, 1,211.01 and 484.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.51, 1,211.01 and 484.53 is: 668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.51 : 1,211.01 = 484.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.51/1,211.01 = 484.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.51x = 1,211.01 × 484.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.51x = 586,770.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,770.68/877.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.68

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