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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.96, 1,212.99 and 486.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.96, 1,212.99 and 486.01 is: 670.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.96 : 1,212.99 = 486.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.96/1,212.99 = 486.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.96x = 1,212.99 × 486.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.96x = 589,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,522.24/878.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.70

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