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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.57, 1,216.61 and 488.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.57, 1,216.61 and 488.60 is: 674.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.57 : 1,216.61 = 488.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.57/1,216.61 = 488.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.57x = 1,216.61 × 488.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.57x = 594,429.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,429.56/881.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.29

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