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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.18, 1,224.36 and 494.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.18, 1,224.36 and 494.21 is: 682.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.18 : 1,224.36 = 494.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.18/1,224.36 = 494.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.18x = 1,224.36 × 494.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.18x = 605,090.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,090.96/887.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.04

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