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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.76, 1,219.56 and 490.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.76, 1,219.56 and 490.77 is: 677.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.76 : 1,219.56 = 490.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.76/1,219.56 = 490.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.76x = 1,219.56 × 490.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.76x = 598,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,523.46/883.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.25

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