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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.02, 1,220.06 and 491.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.02, 1,220.06 and 491.07 is: 677.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.02 : 1,220.06 = 491.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.02/1,220.06 = 491.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.02x = 1,220.06 × 491.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.02x = 599,134.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,134.86/884.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.74

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