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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.18, 1,217.40 and 489.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.18, 1,217.40 and 489.20 is: 675.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.18 : 1,217.40 = 489.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.18/1,217.40 = 489.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.18x = 1,217.40 × 489.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.18x = 595,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,552.08/882.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.09

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