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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.57, 1,217.94 and 489.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.57, 1,217.94 and 489.58 is: 675.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.57 : 1,217.94 = 489.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.57/1,217.94 = 489.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.57x = 1,217.94 × 489.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.57x = 596,279.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,279.07/882.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.62

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