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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.78, 1,218.29 and 489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.78, 1,218.29 and 489.80 is: 675.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.78 : 1,218.29 = 489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.78/1,218.29 = 489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.78x = 1,218.29 × 489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.78x = 596,709.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,709.90/882.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.94

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