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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.32, 1,221.84 and 492.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.32, 1,221.84 and 492.38 is: 679.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.32 : 1,221.84 = 492.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.32/1,221.84 = 492.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.32x = 1,221.84 × 492.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.32x = 601,609.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,609.58/885.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.54

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