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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.57, 1,216.48 and 488.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.57, 1,216.48 and 488.59 is: 674.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.57 : 1,216.48 = 488.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.57/1,216.48 = 488.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.57x = 1,216.48 × 488.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.57x = 594,359.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,359.96/881.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.21

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