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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.96, 1,225.32 and 494.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.96, 1,225.32 and 494.90 is: 682.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.96 : 1,225.32 = 494.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.96/1,225.32 = 494.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.96x = 1,225.32 × 494.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.96x = 606,410.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,410.87/887.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.93

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