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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.87, 1,218.43 and 489.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.87, 1,218.43 and 489.97 is: 676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.87 : 1,218.43 = 489.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.87/1,218.43 = 489.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.87x = 1,218.43 × 489.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.87x = 596,994.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,994.15/882.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.20

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