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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.35, 1,224.44 and 494.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.35, 1,224.44 and 494.23 is: 681.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.35 : 1,224.44 = 494.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.35/1,224.44 = 494.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.35x = 1,224.44 × 494.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.35x = 605,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,152.51/887.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.98

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