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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.13, 1,211.80 and 485.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.13, 1,211.80 and 485.19 is: 669.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.13 : 1,211.80 = 485.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.13/1,211.80 = 485.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.13x = 1,211.80 × 485.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.13x = 587,953.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,953.24/878.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.55

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