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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.14, 1,216.01 and 488.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.14, 1,216.01 and 488.23 is: 673.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.14 : 1,216.01 = 488.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.14/1,216.01 = 488.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.14x = 1,216.01 × 488.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.14x = 593,692.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,692.56/881.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.78

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