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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.35, 1,217.46 and 489.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.35, 1,217.46 and 489.29 is: 675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.35 : 1,217.46 = 489.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.35/1,217.46 = 489.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.35x = 1,217.46 × 489.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.35x = 595,691.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,691.00/882.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.12

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