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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.21, 1,221.60 and 492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.21, 1,221.60 and 492.24 is: 679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.21 : 1,221.60 = 492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.21/1,221.60 = 492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.21x = 1,221.60 × 492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.21x = 601,320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,320.38/885.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.30

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