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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.06, 1,211.63 and 485.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.06, 1,211.63 and 485.03 is: 669.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.06 : 1,211.63 = 485.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.06/1,211.63 = 485.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.06x = 1,211.63 × 485.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.06x = 587,668.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,668.42/878.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.28

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