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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.21, 1,224.32 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.21, 1,224.32 and 488.88 is: 674.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.21 : 1,224.32 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.21/1,224.32 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.21x = 1,224.32 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.21x = 598,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,545.56/887.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.64

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