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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.13, 1,216.01 and 488.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.13, 1,216.01 and 488.14 is: 673.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.13 : 1,216.01 = 488.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.13/1,216.01 = 488.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.13x = 1,216.01 × 488.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.13x = 593,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,583.12/881.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.66

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