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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.21, 1,216.09 and 482.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.21, 1,216.09 and 482.87 is: 666.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.21 : 1,216.09 = 482.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.21/1,216.09 = 482.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.21x = 1,216.09 × 482.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.21x = 587,204.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,204.88/881.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.36

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