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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.78, 1,225.14 and 494.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.78, 1,225.14 and 494.82 is: 682.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.78 : 1,225.14 = 494.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.78/1,225.14 = 494.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.78x = 1,225.14 × 494.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.78x = 606,223.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,223.77/887.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.85

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