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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.72, 1,211.25 and 484.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.72, 1,211.25 and 484.78 is: 668.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.72 : 1,211.25 = 484.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.72/1,211.25 = 484.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.72x = 1,211.25 × 484.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.72x = 587,189.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,189.78/877.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.99

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