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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.00, 1,219.91 and 490.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.00, 1,219.91 and 490.95 is: 677.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.00 : 1,219.91 = 490.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.00/1,219.91 = 490.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.00x = 1,219.91 × 490.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.00x = 598,912.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,912.36/884.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.51

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