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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.73, 1,218.18 and 489.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.73, 1,218.18 and 489.75 is: 675.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.73 : 1,218.18 = 489.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.73/1,218.18 = 489.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.73x = 1,218.18 × 489.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.73x = 596,601.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,601.21/882.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.86

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