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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.16, 1,215.99 and 488.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.16, 1,215.99 and 488.17 is: 673.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.16 : 1,215.99 = 488.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.16/1,215.99 = 488.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.16x = 1,215.99 × 488.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.16x = 593,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,609.84/881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.67

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