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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.97, 1,221.30 and 492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.97, 1,221.30 and 492 is: 678.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.97 : 1,221.30 = 492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.97/1,221.30 = 492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.97x = 1,221.30 × 492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.97x = 600,879.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,879.60/884.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.98

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