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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.62, 1,216.62 and 488.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.62, 1,216.62 and 488.68 is: 674.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.62 : 1,216.62 = 488.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.62/1,216.62 = 488.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.62x = 1,216.62 × 488.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.62x = 594,537.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,537.86/881.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.37

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