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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.38, 1,212.12 and 485.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.38, 1,212.12 and 485.39 is: 669.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.38 : 1,212.12 = 485.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.38/1,212.12 = 485.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.38x = 1,212.12 × 485.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.38x = 588,353.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,353.96/878.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.82

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