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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.83, 1,218.29 and 489.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.83, 1,218.29 and 489.86 is: 675.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.83 : 1,218.29 = 489.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.83/1,218.29 = 489.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.83x = 1,218.29 × 489.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.83x = 596,787.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,787.57/882.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.99

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