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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.50, 1,217.84 and 489.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.50, 1,217.84 and 489.44 is: 675.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.50 : 1,217.84 = 489.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.50/1,217.84 = 489.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.50x = 1,217.84 × 489.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.50x = 596,060.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,060.21/882.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.43

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