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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.19, 1,211.91 and 485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.19, 1,211.91 and 485.24 is: 669.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.19 : 1,211.91 = 485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.19/1,211.91 = 485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.19x = 1,211.91 × 485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.19x = 588,064.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,064.78/878.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.63

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