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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.03, 1,211.65 and 485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.03, 1,211.65 and 485.04 is: 669.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.03 : 1,211.65 = 485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.03/1,211.65 = 485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.03x = 1,211.65 × 485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.03x = 587,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,698.72/878.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.34

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