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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.95, 1,217.12 and 488.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.95, 1,217.12 and 488.96 is: 674.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.95 : 1,217.12 = 488.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.95/1,217.12 = 488.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.95x = 1,217.12 × 488.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.95x = 595,120.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,120.55/881.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.78

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