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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.77, 1,216.85 and 488.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.77, 1,216.85 and 488.76 is: 674.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.77 : 1,216.85 = 488.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.77/1,216.85 = 488.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.77x = 1,216.85 × 488.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.77x = 594,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,747.61/881.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.49

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