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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.78, 1,222.38 and 492.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.78, 1,222.38 and 492.81 is: 680.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.78 : 1,222.38 = 492.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.78/1,222.38 = 492.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.78x = 1,222.38 × 492.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.78x = 602,401.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,401.09/885.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.08

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