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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.51, 1,224.76 and 494.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.51, 1,224.76 and 494.53 is: 682.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.51 : 1,224.76 = 494.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.51/1,224.76 = 494.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.51x = 1,224.76 × 494.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.51x = 605,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,680.56/887.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.45

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