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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.31, 1,217.55 and 489.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.31, 1,217.55 and 489.31 is: 675.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.31 : 1,217.55 = 489.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.31/1,217.55 = 489.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.31x = 1,217.55 × 489.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.31x = 595,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,759.39/882.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.23

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