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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.14, 1,211.73 and 485.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.14, 1,211.73 and 485.14 is: 669.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.14 : 1,211.73 = 485.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.14/1,211.73 = 485.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.14x = 1,211.73 × 485.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.14x = 587,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,858.69/878.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.44

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