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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.50, 1,224.75 and 489.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.50, 1,224.75 and 489.18 is: 675.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.50 : 1,224.75 = 489.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.50/1,224.75 = 489.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.50x = 1,224.75 × 489.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.50x = 599,123.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,123.95/887.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.07

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