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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.73, 1,212.72 and 485.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.73, 1,212.72 and 485.88 is: 670.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.73 : 1,212.72 = 485.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.73/1,212.72 = 485.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.73x = 1,212.72 × 485.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.73x = 589,236.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,236.39/878.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.55

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