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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.68, 1,216.73 and 488.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.68, 1,216.73 and 488.71 is: 674.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.68 : 1,216.73 = 488.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.68/1,216.73 = 488.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.68x = 1,216.73 × 488.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.68x = 594,628.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,628.12/881.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.43

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