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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.36, 1,221.71 and 492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.36, 1,221.71 and 492.36 is: 679.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.36 : 1,221.71 = 492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.36/1,221.71 = 492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.36x = 1,221.71 × 492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.36x = 601,521.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,521.14/885.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.41

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