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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.93, 1,221.31 and 491.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.93, 1,221.31 and 491.98 is: 678.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.93 : 1,221.31 = 491.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.93/1,221.31 = 491.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.93x = 1,221.31 × 491.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.93x = 600,860.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,860.09/884.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.99

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