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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.12, 1,220.15 and 491.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.12, 1,220.15 and 491.18 is: 677.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.12 : 1,220.15 = 491.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.12/1,220.15 = 491.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.12x = 1,220.15 × 491.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.12x = 599,308.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,308.40/884.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.86

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