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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.25, 1,224.32 and 494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.25, 1,224.32 and 494.20 is: 681.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.25 : 1,224.32 = 494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.25/1,224.32 = 494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.25x = 1,224.32 × 494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.25x = 605,058.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,058.00/887.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.94

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