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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.83, 1,221.09 and 491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.83, 1,221.09 and 491.88 is: 678.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.83 : 1,221.09 = 491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.83/1,221.09 = 491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.83x = 1,221.09 × 491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.83x = 600,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,629.75/884.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.81

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