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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.98, 1,222.62 and 492.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.98, 1,222.62 and 492.99 is: 680.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.98 : 1,222.62 = 492.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.98/1,222.62 = 492.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.98x = 1,222.62 × 492.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.98x = 602,739.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,739.43/885.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.31

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