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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.82, 1,221.03 and 491.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.82, 1,221.03 and 491.85 is: 678.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.82 : 1,221.03 = 491.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.82/1,221.03 = 491.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.82x = 1,221.03 × 491.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.82x = 600,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,563.61/884.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.74

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