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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.26, 1,224.46 and 494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.26, 1,224.46 and 494.28 is: 682.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.26 : 1,224.46 = 494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.26/1,224.46 = 494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.26x = 1,224.46 × 494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.26x = 605,226.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,226.09/887.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.13

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