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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882, 1,217.09 and 488.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882, 1,217.09 and 488.97 is: 674.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882 : 1,217.09 = 488.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882/1,217.09 = 488.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882x = 1,217.09 × 488.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882x = 595,121.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,121.72/882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.74

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