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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.70, 1,222.26 and 492.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.70, 1,222.26 and 492.71 is: 679.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.70 : 1,222.26 = 492.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.70/1,222.26 = 492.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.70x = 1,222.26 × 492.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.70x = 602,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,219.72/885.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.94

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