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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.59, 1,222.02 and 492.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.59, 1,222.02 and 492.59 is: 679.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.59 : 1,222.02 = 492.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.59/1,222.02 = 492.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.59x = 1,222.02 × 492.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.59x = 601,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,954.83/885.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.72

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