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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.44, 1,224.66 and 494.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.44, 1,224.66 and 494.45 is: 682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.44 : 1,224.66 = 494.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.44/1,224.66 = 494.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.44x = 1,224.66 × 494.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.44x = 605,538.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,538.05/887.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.34

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