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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.14, 1,215.87 and 488.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.14, 1,215.87 and 488.14 is: 673.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.14 : 1,215.87 = 488.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.14/1,215.87 = 488.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.14x = 1,215.87 × 488.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.14x = 593,514.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,514.78/881.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.58

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