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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.06, 1,215.86 and 488.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.06, 1,215.86 and 488.07 is: 673.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.06 : 1,215.86 = 488.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.06/1,215.86 = 488.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.06x = 1,215.86 × 488.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.06x = 593,422.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,422.35/881.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.54

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