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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.40, 1,216.34 and 488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.40, 1,216.34 and 488.43 is: 674.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.40 : 1,216.34 = 488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.40/1,216.34 = 488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.40x = 1,216.34 × 488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.40x = 594,094.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,094.50/881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.04

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