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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.99, 1,224.06 and 494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.99, 1,224.06 and 494.02 is: 681.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.99 : 1,224.06 = 494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.99/1,224.06 = 494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.99x = 1,224.06 × 494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.99x = 604,705.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,705.97/886.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.75

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