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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.64, 1,218.23 and 489.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.64, 1,218.23 and 489.79 is: 676.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.64 : 1,218.23 = 489.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.64/1,218.23 = 489.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.64x = 1,218.23 × 489.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.64x = 596,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,676.87/882.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.01

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