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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.16, 1,221.46 and 492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.16, 1,221.46 and 492.16 is: 679.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.16 : 1,221.46 = 492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.16/1,221.46 = 492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.16x = 1,221.46 × 492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.16x = 601,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,153.75/885.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.15

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