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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.51, 1,221.96 and 492.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.51, 1,221.96 and 492.54 is: 679.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.51 : 1,221.96 = 492.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.51/1,221.96 = 492.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.51x = 1,221.96 × 492.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.51x = 601,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,864.18/885.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.68

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