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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.68, 1,224.93 and 494.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.68, 1,224.93 and 494.70 is: 682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.68 : 1,224.93 = 494.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.68/1,224.93 = 494.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.68x = 1,224.93 × 494.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.68x = 605,972.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,972.87/887.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.65

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