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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.72, 1,225.01 and 494.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.72, 1,225.01 and 494.67 is: 682.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.72 : 1,225.01 = 494.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.72/1,225.01 = 494.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.72x = 1,225.01 × 494.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.72x = 605,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,975.70/887.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.62

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