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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.36, 1,224.59 and 489.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.36, 1,224.59 and 489.03 is: 674.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.36 : 1,224.59 = 489.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.36/1,224.59 = 489.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.36x = 1,224.59 × 489.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.36x = 598,858.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,858.80/887.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.88

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