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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.97, 1,219.92 and 491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.97, 1,219.92 and 491 is: 677.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.97 : 1,219.92 = 491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.97/1,219.92 = 491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.97x = 1,219.92 × 491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.97x = 598,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,980.72/883.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.60

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