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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.88, 1,218.37 and 489.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.88, 1,218.37 and 489.96 is: 676.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.88 : 1,218.37 = 489.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.88/1,218.37 = 489.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.88x = 1,218.37 × 489.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.88x = 596,952.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,952.57/882.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.14

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