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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.63, 1,224.92 and 494.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.63, 1,224.92 and 494.73 is: 682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.63 : 1,224.92 = 494.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.63/1,224.92 = 494.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.63x = 1,224.92 × 494.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.63x = 606,005.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,005.91/887.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.73

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