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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.62, 1,224.82 and 489.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.62, 1,224.82 and 489.28 is: 675.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.62 : 1,224.82 = 489.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.62/1,224.82 = 489.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.62x = 1,224.82 × 489.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.62x = 599,279.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,279.93/887.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.15

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