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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.20, 1,216.07 and 488.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.20, 1,216.07 and 488.22 is: 673.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.20 : 1,216.07 = 488.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.20/1,216.07 = 488.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.20x = 1,216.07 × 488.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.20x = 593,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,709.70/881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.75

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