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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.58, 1,222.10 and 492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.58, 1,222.10 and 492.60 is: 679.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.58 : 1,222.10 = 492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.58/1,222.10 = 492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.58x = 1,222.10 × 492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.58x = 602,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,006.46/885.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.79

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