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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.57, 1,224.89 and 494.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.57, 1,224.89 and 494.59 is: 682.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.57 : 1,224.89 = 494.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.57/1,224.89 = 494.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.57x = 1,224.89 × 494.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.57x = 605,818.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,818.35/887.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.56

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