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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.78, 1,218.24 and 489.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.78, 1,218.24 and 489.82 is: 675.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.78 : 1,218.24 = 489.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.78/1,218.24 = 489.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.78x = 1,218.24 × 489.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.78x = 596,718.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,718.32/882.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.95

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