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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.96, 1,225.42 and 494.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.96, 1,225.42 and 494.98 is: 683.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.96 : 1,225.42 = 494.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.96/1,225.42 = 494.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.96x = 1,225.42 × 494.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.96x = 606,558.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,558.39/887.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.09

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