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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.81, 1,221.05 and 491.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.81, 1,221.05 and 491.84 is: 678.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.81 : 1,221.05 = 491.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.81/1,221.05 = 491.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.81x = 1,221.05 × 491.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.81x = 600,561.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,561.23/884.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.75

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