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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.54, 1,220.60 and 491.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.54, 1,220.60 and 491.56 is: 678.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.54 : 1,220.60 = 491.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.54/1,220.60 = 491.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.54x = 1,220.60 × 491.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.54x = 599,996.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,996.31/884.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.31

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