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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.94, 1,217.15 and 489.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.94, 1,217.15 and 489.03 is: 674.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.94 : 1,217.15 = 489.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.94/1,217.15 = 489.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.94x = 1,217.15 × 489.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.94x = 595,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,222.86/881.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.90

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