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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.01, 1,224.03 and 493.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.01, 1,224.03 and 493.95 is: 681.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.01 : 1,224.03 = 493.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.01/1,224.03 = 493.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.01x = 1,224.03 × 493.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.01x = 604,609.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,609.62/887.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.63

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