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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.37, 1,216.26 and 488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.37, 1,216.26 and 488.43 is: 674.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.37 : 1,216.26 = 488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.37/1,216.26 = 488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.37x = 1,216.26 × 488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.37x = 594,057.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,057.87/881.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.02

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