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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.04, 1,217.28 and 489.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.04, 1,217.28 and 489.13 is: 675.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.04 : 1,217.28 = 489.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.04/1,217.28 = 489.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.04x = 1,217.28 × 489.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.04x = 595,408.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,408.17/882.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.04

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