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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.70, 1,224.97 and 494.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.70, 1,224.97 and 494.72 is: 682.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.70 : 1,224.97 = 494.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.70/1,224.97 = 494.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.70x = 1,224.97 × 494.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.70x = 606,009.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,009.80/887.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.67

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