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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.78, 1,219.57 and 490.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.78, 1,219.57 and 490.79 is: 677.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.78 : 1,219.57 = 490.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.78/1,219.57 = 490.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.78x = 1,219.57 × 490.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.78x = 598,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,554.58/883.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.27

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