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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.57, 1,224.83 and 494.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.57, 1,224.83 and 494.58 is: 682.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.57 : 1,224.83 = 494.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.57/1,224.83 = 494.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.57x = 1,224.83 × 494.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.57x = 605,773.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,773.95/887.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.51

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