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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.16, 1,217.36 and 489.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.16, 1,217.36 and 489.12 is: 674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.16 : 1,217.36 = 489.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.16/1,217.36 = 489.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.16x = 1,217.36 × 489.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.16x = 595,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,435.12/882.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.97

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