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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.97, 1,217.16 and 489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.97, 1,217.16 and 489 is: 674.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.97 : 1,217.16 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.97/1,217.16 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.97x = 1,217.16 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.97x = 595,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,191.24/881.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.84

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