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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.17, 1,221.57 and 492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.17, 1,221.57 and 492.22 is: 679.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.17 : 1,221.57 = 492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.17/1,221.57 = 492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.17x = 1,221.57 × 492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.17x = 601,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,278.72/885.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.28

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