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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.12, 1,221.48 and 486.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.12, 1,221.48 and 486.77 is: 671.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.12 : 1,221.48 = 486.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.12/1,221.48 = 486.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.12x = 1,221.48 × 486.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.12x = 594,579.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,579.82/885.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.75

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