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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.02, 1,215.80 and 488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.02, 1,215.80 and 488.04 is: 673.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.02 : 1,215.80 = 488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.02/1,215.80 = 488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.02x = 1,215.80 × 488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.02x = 593,353.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,353.86/881.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.48

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