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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.86, 1,212.81 and 485.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.86, 1,212.81 and 485.88 is: 670.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.86 : 1,212.81 = 485.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.86/1,212.81 = 485.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.86x = 1,212.81 × 485.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.86x = 589,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,280.12/878.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.51

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