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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.16, 1,224.23 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.16, 1,224.23 and 494.16 is: 681.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.16 : 1,224.23 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.16/1,224.23 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.16x = 1,224.23 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.16x = 604,963.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,963.03/887.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.91

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