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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.52, 1,217.86 and 489.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.52, 1,217.86 and 489.53 is: 675.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.52 : 1,217.86 = 489.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.52/1,217.86 = 489.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.52x = 1,217.86 × 489.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.52x = 596,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,179.01/882.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.54

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