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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.87, 1,218.36 and 489.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.87, 1,218.36 and 489.89 is: 676.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.87 : 1,218.36 = 489.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.87/1,218.36 = 489.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.87x = 1,218.36 × 489.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.87x = 596,865.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,865.13/882.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.05

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