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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.41, 1,221.81 and 492.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.41, 1,221.81 and 492.41 is: 679.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.41 : 1,221.81 = 492.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.41/1,221.81 = 492.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.41x = 1,221.81 × 492.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.41x = 601,631.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,631.46/885.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.49

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