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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.69, 1,218.18 and 489.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.69, 1,218.18 and 489.78 is: 675.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.69 : 1,218.18 = 489.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.69/1,218.18 = 489.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.69x = 1,218.18 × 489.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.69x = 596,640.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,640.20/882.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.93

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