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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.48, 1,217.82 and 489.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.48, 1,217.82 and 489.50 is: 675.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.48 : 1,217.82 = 489.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.48/1,217.82 = 489.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.48x = 1,217.82 × 489.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.48x = 596,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,122.89/882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.51

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