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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.72, 1,220.87 and 491.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.72, 1,220.87 and 491.67 is: 678.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.72 : 1,220.87 = 491.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.72/1,220.87 = 491.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.72x = 1,220.87 × 491.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.72x = 600,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,266.38/884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.48

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