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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.39, 1,221.87 and 492.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.39, 1,221.87 and 492.45 is: 679.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.39 : 1,221.87 = 492.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.39/1,221.87 = 492.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.39x = 1,221.87 × 492.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.39x = 601,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,709.88/885.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.60

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