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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.94, 1,217.07 and 488.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.94, 1,217.07 and 488.97 is: 674.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.94 : 1,217.07 = 488.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.94/1,217.07 = 488.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.94x = 1,217.07 × 488.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.94x = 595,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,110.72/881.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.77

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