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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.57, 1,224.85 and 494.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.57, 1,224.85 and 494.60 is: 682.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.57 : 1,224.85 = 494.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.57/1,224.85 = 494.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.57x = 1,224.85 × 494.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.57x = 605,810.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,810.81/887.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.55

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