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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.87, 1,225.33 and 494.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.87, 1,225.33 and 494.89 is: 682.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.87 : 1,225.33 = 494.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.87/1,225.33 = 494.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.87x = 1,225.33 × 494.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.87x = 606,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,399.26/887.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.98

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