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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.65, 1,211.14 and 484.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.65, 1,211.14 and 484.67 is: 668.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.65 : 1,211.14 = 484.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.65/1,211.14 = 484.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.65x = 1,211.14 × 484.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.65x = 587,003.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,003.22/877.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.84

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