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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.90, 1,217.02 and 488.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.90, 1,217.02 and 488.92 is: 674.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.90 : 1,217.02 = 488.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.90/1,217.02 = 488.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.90x = 1,217.02 × 488.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.90x = 595,025.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,025.42/881.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.71

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