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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.88, 1,216.99 and 488.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.88, 1,216.99 and 488.97 is: 674.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.88 : 1,216.99 = 488.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.88/1,216.99 = 488.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.88x = 1,216.99 × 488.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.88x = 595,071.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,071.60/881.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.78

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