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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.98, 1,221.21 and 491.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.98, 1,221.21 and 491.98 is: 678.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.98 : 1,221.21 = 491.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.98/1,221.21 = 491.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.98x = 1,221.21 × 491.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.98x = 600,810.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,810.90/884.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.90

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