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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.40, 1,221.76 and 486.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.40, 1,221.76 and 486.99 is: 672.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.40 : 1,221.76 = 486.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.40/1,221.76 = 486.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.40x = 1,221.76 × 486.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.40x = 594,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,984.90/885.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.00

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