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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.93, 1,221.21 and 491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.93, 1,221.21 and 491.94 is: 678.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.93 : 1,221.21 = 491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.93/1,221.21 = 491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.93x = 1,221.21 × 491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.93x = 600,762.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,762.05/884.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.88

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