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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.75, 1,222.34 and 492.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.75, 1,222.34 and 492.87 is: 680.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.75 : 1,222.34 = 492.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.75/1,222.34 = 492.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.75x = 1,222.34 × 492.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.75x = 602,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,452.25/885.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.16

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