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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.10, 1,221.50 and 492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.10, 1,221.50 and 492.20 is: 679.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.10 : 1,221.50 = 492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.10/1,221.50 = 492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.10x = 1,221.50 × 492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.10x = 601,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,222.30/885.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.27

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