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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.49, 1,224.69 and 494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.49, 1,224.69 and 494.52 is: 682.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.49 : 1,224.69 = 494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.49/1,224.69 = 494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.49x = 1,224.69 × 494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.49x = 605,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,633.70/887.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.41

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