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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.10, 1,215.94 and 482.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.10, 1,215.94 and 482.77 is: 666.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.10 : 1,215.94 = 482.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.10/1,215.94 = 482.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.10x = 1,215.94 × 482.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.10x = 587,019.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,019.35/881.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.23

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