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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.52, 1,221.96 and 492.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.52, 1,221.96 and 492.52 is: 679.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.52 : 1,221.96 = 492.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.52/1,221.96 = 492.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.52x = 1,221.96 × 492.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.52x = 601,839.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,839.74/885.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.65

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