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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.56, 1,217.94 and 489.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.56, 1,217.94 and 489.59 is: 675.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.56 : 1,217.94 = 489.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.56/1,217.94 = 489.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.56x = 1,217.94 × 489.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.56x = 596,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,294.74/882.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.64

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