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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.95, 1,224 and 494.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.95, 1,224 and 494.01 is: 681.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.95 : 1,224 = 494.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.95/1,224 = 494.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.95x = 1,224 × 494.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.95x = 604,668.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,668.24/886.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.74

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