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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.60, 1,222.10 and 492.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.60, 1,222.10 and 492.62 is: 679.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.60 : 1,222.10 = 492.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.60/1,222.10 = 492.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.60x = 1,222.10 × 492.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.60x = 602,030.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,030.90/885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.80

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