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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.50, 1,221.88 and 492.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.50, 1,221.88 and 492.42 is: 679.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.50 : 1,221.88 = 492.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.50/1,221.88 = 492.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.50x = 1,221.88 × 492.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.50x = 601,678.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,678.15/885.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.48

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