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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.96, 1,218.48 and 489.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.96, 1,218.48 and 489.98 is: 676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.96 : 1,218.48 = 489.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.96/1,218.48 = 489.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.96x = 1,218.48 × 489.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.96x = 597,030.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,030.83/882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.17

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