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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.60, 1,217.99 and 489.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.60, 1,217.99 and 489.62 is: 675.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.60 : 1,217.99 = 489.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.60/1,217.99 = 489.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.60x = 1,217.99 × 489.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.60x = 596,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,349.82/882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.67

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