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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.66, 1,218.07 and 489.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.66, 1,218.07 and 489.68 is: 675.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.66 : 1,218.07 = 489.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.66/1,218.07 = 489.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.66x = 1,218.07 × 489.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.66x = 596,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,465.42/882.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.76

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