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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.93, 1,225.25 and 494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.93, 1,225.25 and 494.91 is: 682.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.93 : 1,225.25 = 494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.93/1,225.25 = 494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.93x = 1,225.25 × 494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.93x = 606,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,386.00/887.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.92

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