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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.07, 1,224.27 and 494.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.07, 1,224.27 and 494.22 is: 682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.07 : 1,224.27 = 494.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.07/1,224.27 = 494.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.07x = 1,224.27 × 494.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.07x = 605,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,058.72/887.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.09

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