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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.25, 1,221.69 and 492.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.25, 1,221.69 and 492.31 is: 679.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.25 : 1,221.69 = 492.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.25/1,221.69 = 492.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.25x = 1,221.69 × 492.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.25x = 601,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,450.20/885.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.41

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