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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.54, 1,217.89 and 489.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.54, 1,217.89 and 489.58 is: 675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.54 : 1,217.89 = 489.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.54/1,217.89 = 489.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.54x = 1,217.89 × 489.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.54x = 596,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,254.59/882.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.61

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