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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.31, 1,224.43 and 494.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.31, 1,224.43 and 494.35 is: 682.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.31 : 1,224.43 = 494.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.31/1,224.43 = 494.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.31x = 1,224.43 × 494.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.31x = 605,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,292.67/887.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.17

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