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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.07, 1,215.78 and 488.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.07, 1,215.78 and 488.01 is: 673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.07 : 1,215.78 = 488.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.07/1,215.78 = 488.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.07x = 1,215.78 × 488.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.07x = 593,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,312.80/881.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.40

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