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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.80, 1,220.96 and 491.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.80, 1,220.96 and 491.84 is: 678.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.80 : 1,220.96 = 491.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.80/1,220.96 = 491.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.80x = 1,220.96 × 491.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.80x = 600,516.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,516.97/884.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.70

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