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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.66, 1,222.26 and 492.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.66, 1,222.26 and 492.72 is: 679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.66 : 1,222.26 = 492.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.66/1,222.26 = 492.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.66x = 1,222.26 × 492.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.66x = 602,231.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,231.95/885.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.98

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