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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.95, 1,219.86 and 491.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.95, 1,219.86 and 491.01 is: 677.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.95 : 1,219.86 = 491.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.95/1,219.86 = 491.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.95x = 1,219.86 × 491.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.95x = 598,963.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,963.46/883.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.60

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