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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.85, 1,216.91 and 488.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.85, 1,216.91 and 488.93 is: 674.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.85 : 1,216.91 = 488.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.85/1,216.91 = 488.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.85x = 1,216.91 × 488.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.85x = 594,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,981.36/881.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.70

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