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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.29, 1,221.71 and 492.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.29, 1,221.71 and 492.30 is: 679.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.29 : 1,221.71 = 492.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.29/1,221.71 = 492.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.29x = 1,221.71 × 492.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.29x = 601,445.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,445.37/885.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.38

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