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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.80, 1,216.87 and 488.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.80, 1,216.87 and 488.81 is: 674.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.80 : 1,216.87 = 488.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.80/1,216.87 = 488.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.80x = 1,216.87 × 488.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.80x = 594,820.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,820.04/881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.55

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