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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.23, 1,217.50 and 489.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.23, 1,217.50 and 489.31 is: 675.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.23 : 1,217.50 = 489.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.23/1,217.50 = 489.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.23x = 1,217.50 × 489.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.23x = 595,730.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,730.66/882.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.26

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