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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.34, 1,216.26 and 488.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.34, 1,216.26 and 488.37 is: 673.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.34 : 1,216.26 = 488.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.34/1,216.26 = 488.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.34x = 1,216.26 × 488.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.34x = 593,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,984.90/881.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.96

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