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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.49, 1,217.80 and 489.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.49, 1,217.80 and 489.51 is: 675.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.49 : 1,217.80 = 489.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.49/1,217.80 = 489.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.49x = 1,217.80 × 489.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.49x = 596,125.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,125.28/882.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.50

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