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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.16, 1,217.38 and 489.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.16, 1,217.38 and 489.21 is: 675.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.16 : 1,217.38 = 489.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.16/1,217.38 = 489.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.16x = 1,217.38 × 489.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.16x = 595,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,554.47/882.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.11

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