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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.09, 1,211.77 and 485.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.09, 1,211.77 and 485.11 is: 669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.09 : 1,211.77 = 485.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.09/1,211.77 = 485.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.09x = 1,211.77 × 485.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.09x = 587,843.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,843.87/878.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.46

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