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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.40, 1,224.60 and 489.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.40, 1,224.60 and 489.05 is: 674.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.40 : 1,224.60 = 489.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.40/1,224.60 = 489.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.40x = 1,224.60 × 489.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.40x = 598,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,892.47/887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.88

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