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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.55, 1,224.82 and 494.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.55, 1,224.82 and 494.57 is: 682.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.55 : 1,224.82 = 494.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.55/1,224.82 = 494.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.55x = 1,224.82 × 494.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.55x = 605,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,759.23/887.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.51

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