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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.66, 1,212.50 and 485.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.66, 1,212.50 and 485.66 is: 670.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.66 : 1,212.50 = 485.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.66/1,212.50 = 485.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.66x = 1,212.50 × 485.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.66x = 588,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,859.72/878.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.18

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