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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.73, 1,225.03 and 494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.73, 1,225.03 and 494.74 is: 682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.73 : 1,225.03 = 494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.73/1,225.03 = 494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.73x = 1,225.03 × 494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.73x = 606,071.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,071.34/887.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.72

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