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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.72, 1,219.55 and 490.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.72, 1,219.55 and 490.78 is: 677.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.72 : 1,219.55 = 490.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.72/1,219.55 = 490.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.72x = 1,219.55 × 490.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.72x = 598,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,530.75/883.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.29

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