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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.74, 1,218.08 and 489.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.74, 1,218.08 and 489.76 is: 675.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.74 : 1,218.08 = 489.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.74/1,218.08 = 489.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.74x = 1,218.08 × 489.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.74x = 596,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,566.86/882.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.81

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