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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.57, 1,224.87 and 494.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.57, 1,224.87 and 494.57 is: 682.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.57 : 1,224.87 = 494.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.57/1,224.87 = 494.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.57x = 1,224.87 × 494.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.57x = 605,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,777.83/887.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.52

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