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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.74, 1,225.16 and 494.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.74, 1,225.16 and 494.71 is: 682.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.74 : 1,225.16 = 494.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.74/1,225.16 = 494.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.74x = 1,225.16 × 494.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.74x = 606,096.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,096.43/887.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.74

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