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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.97, 1,217.12 and 489.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.97, 1,217.12 and 489.02 is: 674.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.97 : 1,217.12 = 489.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.97/1,217.12 = 489.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.97x = 1,217.12 × 489.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.97x = 595,193.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,193.58/881.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.85

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