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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.88, 1,212.83 and 480.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.88, 1,212.83 and 480.53 is: 663.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.88 : 1,212.83 = 480.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.88/1,212.83 = 480.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.88x = 1,212.83 × 480.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.88x = 582,803.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,803.63/878.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.12

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