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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.31, 1,224.49 and 494.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.31, 1,224.49 and 494.36 is: 682.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.31 : 1,224.49 = 494.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.31/1,224.49 = 494.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.31x = 1,224.49 × 494.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.31x = 605,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,343.17/887.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.22

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