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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.98, 1,224.07 and 494.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.98, 1,224.07 and 494.00 is: 681.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.98 : 1,224.07 = 494.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.98/1,224.07 = 494.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.98x = 1,224.07 × 494.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.98x = 604,695.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,695.79/886.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.75

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