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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.99, 1,211.59 and 485.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.99, 1,211.59 and 485.01 is: 669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.99 : 1,211.59 = 485.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.99/1,211.59 = 485.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.99x = 1,211.59 × 485.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.99x = 587,633.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,633.27/877.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.29

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