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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.24, 1,221.62 and 492.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.24, 1,221.62 and 492.26 is: 679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.24 : 1,221.62 = 492.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.24/1,221.62 = 492.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.24x = 1,221.62 × 492.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.24x = 601,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,346.09/885.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.30

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