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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.64, 1,224.93 and 494.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.64, 1,224.93 and 494.73 is: 682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.64 : 1,224.93 = 494.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.64/1,224.93 = 494.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.64x = 1,224.93 × 494.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.64x = 606,009.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,009.62/887.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.72

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