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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.90, 1,225.20 and 494.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.90, 1,225.20 and 494.90 is: 682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.90 : 1,225.20 = 494.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.90/1,225.20 = 494.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.90x = 1,225.20 × 494.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.90x = 606,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,351.48/887.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.91

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