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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.37, 1,221.85 and 492.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.37, 1,221.85 and 492.37 is: 679.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.37 : 1,221.85 = 492.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.37/1,221.85 = 492.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.37x = 1,221.85 × 492.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.37x = 601,602.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,602.28/885.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.49

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