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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.01, 1,215.81 and 488.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.01, 1,215.81 and 488.03 is: 673.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.01 : 1,215.81 = 488.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.01/1,215.81 = 488.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.01x = 1,215.81 × 488.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.01x = 593,345.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,345.68/881.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.48

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