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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.06, 1,217.19 and 489.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.06, 1,217.19 and 489.07 is: 674.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.06 : 1,217.19 = 489.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.06/1,217.19 = 489.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.06x = 1,217.19 × 489.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.06x = 595,291.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,291.11/882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.89

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