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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.99, 1,213.03 and 486.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.99, 1,213.03 and 486.03 is: 670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.99 : 1,213.03 = 486.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.99/1,213.03 = 486.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.99x = 1,213.03 × 486.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.99x = 589,566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,566.54/878.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.73

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