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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.29, 1,224.40 and 494.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.29, 1,224.40 and 494.29 is: 682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.29 : 1,224.40 = 494.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.29/1,224.40 = 494.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.29x = 1,224.40 × 494.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.29x = 605,208.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,208.68/887.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.09

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