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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.80, 1,225.12 and 494.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.80, 1,225.12 and 494.84 is: 682.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.80 : 1,225.12 = 494.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.80/1,225.12 = 494.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.80x = 1,225.12 × 494.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.80x = 606,238.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,238.38/887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.85

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