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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.69, 1,212.54 and 485.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.69, 1,212.54 and 485.69 is: 670.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.69 : 1,212.54 = 485.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.69/1,212.54 = 485.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.69x = 1,212.54 × 485.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.69x = 588,917.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,917.34/878.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.22

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