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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.32, 1,224.60 and 494.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.32, 1,224.60 and 494.38 is: 682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.32 : 1,224.60 = 494.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.32/1,224.60 = 494.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.32x = 1,224.60 × 494.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.32x = 605,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,417.75/887.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.30

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