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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.30, 1,221.72 and 492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.30, 1,221.72 and 492.36 is: 679.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.30 : 1,221.72 = 492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.30/1,221.72 = 492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.30x = 1,221.72 × 492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.30x = 601,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,526.06/885.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.46

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