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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.97, 1,217.05 and 488.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.97, 1,217.05 and 488.98 is: 674.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.97 : 1,217.05 = 488.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.97/1,217.05 = 488.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.97x = 1,217.05 × 488.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.97x = 595,113.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,113.11/881.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.75

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