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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.70, 1,211.28 and 484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.70, 1,211.28 and 484.76 is: 669.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.70 : 1,211.28 = 484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.70/1,211.28 = 484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.70x = 1,211.28 × 484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.70x = 587,180.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,180.09/877.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.00

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