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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.53, 1,224.80 and 489.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.53, 1,224.80 and 489.21 is: 675.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.53 : 1,224.80 = 489.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.53/1,224.80 = 489.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.53x = 1,224.80 × 489.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.53x = 599,179.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,179.82/887.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.11

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