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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.95, 1,217.10 and 488.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.95, 1,217.10 and 488.98 is: 674.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.95 : 1,217.10 = 488.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.95/1,217.10 = 488.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.95x = 1,217.10 × 488.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.95x = 595,137.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,137.56/881.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.80

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