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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.61, 1,224.82 and 494.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.61, 1,224.82 and 494.63 is: 682.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.61 : 1,224.82 = 494.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.61/1,224.82 = 494.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.61x = 1,224.82 × 494.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.61x = 605,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,832.72/887.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.54

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