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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.21, 1,220.13 and 491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.21, 1,220.13 and 491.24 is: 677.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.21 : 1,220.13 = 491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.21/1,220.13 = 491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.21x = 1,220.13 × 491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.21x = 599,376.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,376.66/884.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.87

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