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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.08, 1,219.89 and 491.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.08, 1,219.89 and 491.10 is: 677.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.08 : 1,219.89 = 491.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.08/1,219.89 = 491.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.08x = 1,219.89 × 491.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.08x = 599,087.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,087.98/884.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.64

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