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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.59, 1,224.81 and 494.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.59, 1,224.81 and 494.61 is: 682.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.59 : 1,224.81 = 494.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.59/1,224.81 = 494.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.59x = 1,224.81 × 494.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.59x = 605,803.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,803.27/887.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.53

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