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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.36, 1,217.70 and 489.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.36, 1,217.70 and 489.38 is: 675.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.36 : 1,217.70 = 489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.36/1,217.70 = 489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.36x = 1,217.70 × 489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.36x = 595,911.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,911.94/882.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.36

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