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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.87, 1,212.84 and 485.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.87, 1,212.84 and 485.87 is: 670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.87 : 1,212.84 = 485.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.87/1,212.84 = 485.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.87x = 1,212.84 × 485.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.87x = 589,282.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,282.57/878.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.50

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