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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.76, 1,222.35 and 492.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.76, 1,222.35 and 492.79 is: 680.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.76 : 1,222.35 = 492.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.76/1,222.35 = 492.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.76x = 1,222.35 × 492.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.76x = 602,361.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,361.86/885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.05

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