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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.26, 1,217.61 and 489.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.26, 1,217.61 and 489.37 is: 675.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.26 : 1,217.61 = 489.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.26/1,217.61 = 489.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.26x = 1,217.61 × 489.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.26x = 595,861.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,861.81/882.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.38

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