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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.68, 1,217.95 and 489.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.68, 1,217.95 and 489.63 is: 675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.68 : 1,217.95 = 489.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.68/1,217.95 = 489.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.68x = 1,217.95 × 489.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.68x = 596,344.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,344.86/882.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.61

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