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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.09, 1,221.48 and 492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.09, 1,221.48 and 492.14 is: 679.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.09 : 1,221.48 = 492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.09/1,221.48 = 492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.09x = 1,221.48 × 492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.09x = 601,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,133.06/885.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.18

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