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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.12, 1,217.25 and 489.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.12, 1,217.25 and 489.15 is: 674.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.12 : 1,217.25 = 489.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.12/1,217.25 = 489.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.12x = 1,217.25 × 489.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.12x = 595,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,417.84/882.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.99

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