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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.93, 1,212.92 and 485.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.93, 1,212.92 and 485.96 is: 670.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.93 : 1,212.92 = 485.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.93/1,212.92 = 485.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.93x = 1,212.92 × 485.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.93x = 589,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,428.48/878.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.62

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