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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.88, 1,221.12 and 491.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.88, 1,221.12 and 491.90 is: 678.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.88 : 1,221.12 = 491.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.88/1,221.12 = 491.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.88x = 1,221.12 × 491.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.88x = 600,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,662.82/884.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.81

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