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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.89, 1,225.22 and 494.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.89, 1,225.22 and 494.88 is: 682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.89 : 1,225.22 = 494.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.89/1,225.22 = 494.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.89x = 1,225.22 × 494.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.89x = 606,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,328.27/887.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.89

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