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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.76, 1,222.34 and 487.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.76, 1,222.34 and 487.42 is: 672.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.76 : 1,222.34 = 487.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.76/1,222.34 = 487.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.76x = 1,222.34 × 487.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.76x = 595,792.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,792.96/885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.63

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