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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.41, 1,224.58 and 489.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.41, 1,224.58 and 489.05 is: 674.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.41 : 1,224.58 = 489.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.41/1,224.58 = 489.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.41x = 1,224.58 × 489.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.41x = 598,872.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,872.28/887.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.85

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