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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.35, 1,212.10 and 485.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.35, 1,212.10 and 485.37 is: 669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.35 : 1,212.10 = 485.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.35/1,212.10 = 485.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.35x = 1,212.10 × 485.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.35x = 588,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,316.98/878.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.80

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