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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.88, 1,225.23 and 494.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.88, 1,225.23 and 494.94 is: 682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.88 : 1,225.23 = 494.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.88/1,225.23 = 494.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.88x = 1,225.23 × 494.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.88x = 606,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,415.34/887.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.99

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