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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.69, 1,222.20 and 492.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.69, 1,222.20 and 492.75 is: 679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.69 : 1,222.20 = 492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.69/1,222.20 = 492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.69x = 1,222.20 × 492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.69x = 602,239.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,239.05/885.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.97

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