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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.98, 1,221.26 and 492.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.98, 1,221.26 and 492.02 is: 678.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.98 : 1,221.26 = 492.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.98/1,221.26 = 492.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.98x = 1,221.26 × 492.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.98x = 600,884.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,884.35/884.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.98

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