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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.75, 1,220.85 and 491.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.75, 1,220.85 and 491.72 is: 678.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.75 : 1,220.85 = 491.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.75/1,220.85 = 491.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.75x = 1,220.85 × 491.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.75x = 600,310.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,310.26/884.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.51

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