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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.96, 1,224.10 and 494.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.96, 1,224.10 and 494.12 is: 681.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.96 : 1,224.10 = 494.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.96/1,224.10 = 494.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.96x = 1,224.10 × 494.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.96x = 604,852.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,852.29/886.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.94

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