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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.34, 1,212.05 and 485.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.34, 1,212.05 and 485.37 is: 669.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.34 : 1,212.05 = 485.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.34/1,212.05 = 485.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.34x = 1,212.05 × 485.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.34x = 588,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,292.71/878.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.78

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