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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.31, 1,217.60 and 489.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.31, 1,217.60 and 489.36 is: 675.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.31 : 1,217.60 = 489.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.31/1,217.60 = 489.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.31x = 1,217.60 × 489.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.31x = 595,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,844.74/882.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.32

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