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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.08, 1,215.92 and 488.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.08, 1,215.92 and 488.12 is: 673.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.08 : 1,215.92 = 488.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.08/1,215.92 = 488.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.08x = 1,215.92 × 488.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.08x = 593,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,514.87/881.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.62

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