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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.82, 1,217.03 and 488.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.82, 1,217.03 and 488.97 is: 674.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.82 : 1,217.03 = 488.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.82/1,217.03 = 488.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.82x = 1,217.03 × 488.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.82x = 595,088.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,088.71/881.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.84

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