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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.38, 1,224.62 and 494.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.38, 1,224.62 and 494.42 is: 682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.38 : 1,224.62 = 494.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.38/1,224.62 = 494.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.38x = 1,224.62 × 494.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.38x = 605,476.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,476.62/887.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.32

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