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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.60, 1,216.62 and 488.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.60, 1,216.62 and 488.61 is: 674.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.60 : 1,216.62 = 488.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.60/1,216.62 = 488.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.60x = 1,216.62 × 488.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.60x = 594,452.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,452.70/881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.29

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