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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.72, 1,222.24 and 492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.72, 1,222.24 and 492.76 is: 679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.72 : 1,222.24 = 492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.72/1,222.24 = 492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.72x = 1,222.24 × 492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.72x = 602,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,270.98/885.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.98

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