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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.82, 1,216.92 and 488.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.82, 1,216.92 and 488.86 is: 674.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.82 : 1,216.92 = 488.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.82/1,216.92 = 488.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.82x = 1,216.92 × 488.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.82x = 594,903.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,903.51/881.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.63

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