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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.67, 1,220.92 and 491.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.67, 1,220.92 and 491.77 is: 678.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.67 : 1,220.92 = 491.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.67/1,220.92 = 491.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.67x = 1,220.92 × 491.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.67x = 600,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,414.89/884.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.69

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