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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.07, 1,217.27 and 489.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.07, 1,217.27 and 489.13 is: 675.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.07 : 1,217.27 = 489.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.07/1,217.27 = 489.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.07x = 1,217.27 × 489.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.07x = 595,403.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,403.28/882.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.01

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