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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.06, 1,221.26 and 492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.06, 1,221.26 and 492 is: 678.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.06 : 1,221.26 = 492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.06/1,221.26 = 492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.06x = 1,221.26 × 492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.06x = 600,859.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,859.92/885.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.90

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