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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.38, 1,217.69 and 489.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.38, 1,217.69 and 489.41 is: 675.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.38 : 1,217.69 = 489.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.38/1,217.69 = 489.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.38x = 1,217.69 × 489.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.38x = 595,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,941.13/882.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.38

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