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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.55, 1,212.41 and 485.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.55, 1,212.41 and 485.56 is: 670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.55 : 1,212.41 = 485.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.55/1,212.41 = 485.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.55x = 1,212.41 × 485.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.55x = 588,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,697.80/878.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.08

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