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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.14, 1,221.53 and 492.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.14, 1,221.53 and 492.17 is: 679.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.14 : 1,221.53 = 492.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.14/1,221.53 = 492.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.14x = 1,221.53 × 492.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.14x = 601,200.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,200.42/885.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.22

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