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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.06, 1,221.32 and 486.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.06, 1,221.32 and 486.66 is: 671.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.06 : 1,221.32 = 486.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.06/1,221.32 = 486.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.06x = 1,221.32 × 486.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.06x = 594,367.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,367.59/885.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.56

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