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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.35, 1,217.59 and 489.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.35, 1,217.59 and 489.43 is: 675.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.35 : 1,217.59 = 489.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.35/1,217.59 = 489.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.35x = 1,217.59 × 489.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.35x = 595,925.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,925.07/882.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.38

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