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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.12, 1,224.29 and 494.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.12, 1,224.29 and 494.15 is: 681.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.12 : 1,224.29 = 494.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.12/1,224.29 = 494.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.12x = 1,224.29 × 494.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.12x = 604,974.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,974.31/887.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.96

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