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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887, 1,224 and 494.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887, 1,224 and 494.05 is: 681.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887 : 1,224 = 494.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887/1,224 = 494.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887x = 1,224 × 494.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887x = 604,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,711.08/887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.75

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