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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.54, 1,221.99 and 492.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.54, 1,221.99 and 492.53 is: 679.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.54 : 1,221.99 = 492.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.54/1,221.99 = 492.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.54x = 1,221.99 × 492.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.54x = 601,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,866.73/885.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.66

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