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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.71, 1,222.33 and 492.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.71, 1,222.33 and 492.74 is: 680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.71 : 1,222.33 = 492.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.71/1,222.33 = 492.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.71x = 1,222.33 × 492.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.71x = 602,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,290.88/885.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.01

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