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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.96, 1,217.12 and 488.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.96, 1,217.12 and 488.97 is: 674.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.96 : 1,217.12 = 488.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.96/1,217.12 = 488.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.96x = 1,217.12 × 488.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.96x = 595,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,132.72/881.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.79

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