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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.87, 1,217.01 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.87, 1,217.01 and 488.88 is: 674.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.87 : 1,217.01 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.87/1,217.01 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.87x = 1,217.01 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.87x = 594,971.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,971.85/881.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.67

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