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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.18, 1,216.08 and 488.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.18, 1,216.08 and 488.21 is: 673.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.18 : 1,216.08 = 488.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.18/1,216.08 = 488.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.18x = 1,216.08 × 488.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.18x = 593,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,702.42/881.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.76

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