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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.19, 1,220.20 and 491.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.19, 1,220.20 and 491.23 is: 677.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.19 : 1,220.20 = 491.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.19/1,220.20 = 491.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.19x = 1,220.20 × 491.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.19x = 599,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,398.85/884.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.91

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