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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.19, 1,215.99 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.19, 1,215.99 and 488.16 is: 673.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.19 : 1,215.99 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.19/1,215.99 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.19x = 1,215.99 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.19x = 593,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,597.68/881.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.63

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