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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.76, 1,224.90 and 494.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.76, 1,224.90 and 494.78 is: 682.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.76 : 1,224.90 = 494.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.76/1,224.90 = 494.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.76x = 1,224.90 × 494.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.76x = 606,049.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,049.90/887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.67

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