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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.42, 1,224.65 and 494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.42, 1,224.65 and 494.44 is: 682.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.42 : 1,224.65 = 494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.42/1,224.65 = 494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.42x = 1,224.65 × 494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.42x = 605,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,514.12/887.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.33

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