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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.23, 1,221.60 and 492.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.23, 1,221.60 and 492.25 is: 679.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.23 : 1,221.60 = 492.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.23/1,221.60 = 492.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.23x = 1,221.60 × 492.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.23x = 601,324.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,324.03/885.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.29

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