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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.28, 1,224.40 and 494.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.28, 1,224.40 and 494.24 is: 682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.28 : 1,224.40 = 494.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.28/1,224.40 = 494.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.28x = 1,224.40 × 494.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.28x = 605,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,147.46/887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.03

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