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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.37, 1,212.17 and 485.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.37, 1,212.17 and 485.41 is: 669.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.37 : 1,212.17 = 485.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.37/1,212.17 = 485.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.37x = 1,212.17 × 485.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.37x = 588,397.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,397.01/878.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.87

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