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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.22, 1,220.20 and 491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.22, 1,220.20 and 491.24 is: 677.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.22 : 1,220.20 = 491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.22/1,220.20 = 491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.22x = 1,220.20 × 491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.22x = 599,411.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,411.05/884.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.90

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