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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.08, 1,224.13 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.08, 1,224.13 and 494.10 is: 681.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.08 : 1,224.13 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.08/1,224.13 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.08x = 1,224.13 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.08x = 604,842.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,842.63/887.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.84

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