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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.03, 1,215.82 and 488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.03, 1,215.82 and 488.08 is: 673.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.03 : 1,215.82 = 488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.03/1,215.82 = 488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.03x = 1,215.82 × 488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.03x = 593,417.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,417.43/881.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.55

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