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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.34, 1,221.86 and 492.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.34, 1,221.86 and 492.49 is: 679.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.34 : 1,221.86 = 492.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.34/1,221.86 = 492.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.34x = 1,221.86 × 492.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.34x = 601,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,753.83/885.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.69

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