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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.87, 1,218.38 and 489.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.87, 1,218.38 and 489.93 is: 676.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.87 : 1,218.38 = 489.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.87/1,218.38 = 489.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.87x = 1,218.38 × 489.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.87x = 596,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,920.91/882.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.11

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