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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.76, 1,212.59 and 485.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.76, 1,212.59 and 485.75 is: 670.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.76 : 1,212.59 = 485.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.76/1,212.59 = 485.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.76x = 1,212.59 × 485.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.76x = 589,015.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,015.59/878.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.28

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