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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.93, 1,218.42 and 489.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.93, 1,218.42 and 489.99 is: 676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.93 : 1,218.42 = 489.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.93/1,218.42 = 489.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.93x = 1,218.42 × 489.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.93x = 597,013.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,013.62/882.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.17

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