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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.55, 1,224.81 and 489.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.55, 1,224.81 and 489.21 is: 675.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.55 : 1,224.81 = 489.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.55/1,224.81 = 489.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.55x = 1,224.81 × 489.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.55x = 599,189.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,189.30/887.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.10

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