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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.97, 1,219.86 and 490.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.97, 1,219.86 and 490.99 is: 677.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.97 : 1,219.86 = 490.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.97/1,219.86 = 490.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.97x = 1,219.86 × 490.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.97x = 598,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,939.06/883.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.56

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