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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.26, 1,211.94 and 485.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.26, 1,211.94 and 485.25 is: 669.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.26 : 1,211.94 = 485.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.26/1,211.94 = 485.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.26x = 1,211.94 × 485.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.26x = 588,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,091.46/878.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.61

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