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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.06, 1,211.74 and 485.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.06, 1,211.74 and 485.12 is: 669.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.06 : 1,211.74 = 485.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.06/1,211.74 = 485.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.06x = 1,211.74 × 485.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.06x = 587,841.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,841.13/878.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.48

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