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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884, 1,219.86 and 491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884, 1,219.86 and 491 is: 677.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884 : 1,219.86 = 491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884/1,219.86 = 491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884x = 1,219.86 × 491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884x = 598,951.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,951.26/884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.55

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