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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.56, 1,224.86 and 489.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.56, 1,224.86 and 489.27 is: 675.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.56 : 1,224.86 = 489.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.56/1,224.86 = 489.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.56x = 1,224.86 × 489.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.56x = 599,287.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,287.25/887.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.21

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