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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.61, 1,218.08 and 489.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.61, 1,218.08 and 489.71 is: 675.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.61 : 1,218.08 = 489.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.61/1,218.08 = 489.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.61x = 1,218.08 × 489.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.61x = 596,505.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,505.96/882.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.84

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