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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.35, 1,224.51 and 494.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.35, 1,224.51 and 494.37 is: 682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.35 : 1,224.51 = 494.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.35/1,224.51 = 494.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.35x = 1,224.51 × 494.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.35x = 605,361.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,361.01/887.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.21

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