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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.17, 1,217.39 and 489.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.17, 1,217.39 and 489.23 is: 675.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.17 : 1,217.39 = 489.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.17/1,217.39 = 489.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.17x = 1,217.39 × 489.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.17x = 595,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,575.18/882.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.13

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