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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.20, 1,215.94 and 488.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.20, 1,215.94 and 488.23 is: 673.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.20 : 1,215.94 = 488.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.20/1,215.94 = 488.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.20x = 1,215.94 × 488.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.20x = 593,658.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,658.39/881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.69

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