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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.48, 1,224.69 and 494.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.48, 1,224.69 and 494.49 is: 682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.48 : 1,224.69 = 494.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.48/1,224.69 = 494.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.48x = 1,224.69 × 494.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.48x = 605,596.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,596.96/887.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.38

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