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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.99, 1,221.27 and 492.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.99, 1,221.27 and 492.01 is: 678.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.99 : 1,221.27 = 492.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.99/1,221.27 = 492.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.99x = 1,221.27 × 492.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.99x = 600,877.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,877.05/884.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.96

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