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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.14, 1,220.04 and 491.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.14, 1,220.04 and 491.13 is: 677.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.14 : 1,220.04 = 491.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.14/1,220.04 = 491.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.14x = 1,220.04 × 491.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.14x = 599,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,198.25/884.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.72

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