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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.10, 1,224.18 and 494.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.10, 1,224.18 and 494.12 is: 681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.10 : 1,224.18 = 494.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.10/1,224.18 = 494.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.10x = 1,224.18 × 494.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.10x = 604,891.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,891.82/887.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.88

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