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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.47, 1,224.66 and 489.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.47, 1,224.66 and 489.13 is: 674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.47 : 1,224.66 = 489.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.47/1,224.66 = 489.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.47x = 1,224.66 × 489.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.47x = 599,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,017.95/887.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.97

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