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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.76, 1,222.40 and 492.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.76, 1,222.40 and 492.78 is: 680.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.76 : 1,222.40 = 492.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.76/1,222.40 = 492.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.76x = 1,222.40 × 492.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.76x = 602,374.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,374.27/885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.06

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