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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.23, 1,224.34 and 488.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.23, 1,224.34 and 488.90 is: 674.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.23 : 1,224.34 = 488.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.23/1,224.34 = 488.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.23x = 1,224.34 × 488.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.23x = 598,579.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,579.83/887.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.66

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