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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.15, 1,220.12 and 491.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.15, 1,220.12 and 491.17 is: 677.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.15 : 1,220.12 = 491.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.15/1,220.12 = 491.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.15x = 1,220.12 × 491.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.15x = 599,286.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,286.34/884.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.81

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