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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.52, 1,219.24 and 490.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.52, 1,219.24 and 490.53 is: 676.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.52 : 1,219.24 = 490.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.52/1,219.24 = 490.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.52x = 1,219.24 × 490.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.52x = 598,073.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,073.80/883.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.92

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