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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.38, 1,224.54 and 494.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.38, 1,224.54 and 494.39 is: 682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.38 : 1,224.54 = 494.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.38/1,224.54 = 494.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.38x = 1,224.54 × 494.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.38x = 605,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,400.33/887.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.24

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