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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.40, 1,221.88 and 487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.40, 1,221.88 and 487.04 is: 672.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.40 : 1,221.88 = 487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.40/1,221.88 = 487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.40x = 1,221.88 × 487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.40x = 595,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,104.44/885.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.13

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