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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.33, 1,224.53 and 494.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.33, 1,224.53 and 494.38 is: 682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.33 : 1,224.53 = 494.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.33/1,224.53 = 494.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.33x = 1,224.53 × 494.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.33x = 605,374.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,374.55/887.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.24

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