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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885, 1,221.35 and 492.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885, 1,221.35 and 492.05 is: 679.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885 : 1,221.35 = 492.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885/1,221.35 = 492.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885x = 1,221.35 × 492.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885x = 600,969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,969.55/885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.06

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