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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.68, 1,225.03 and 489.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.68, 1,225.03 and 489.35 is: 675.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.68 : 1,225.03 = 489.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.68/1,225.03 = 489.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.68x = 1,225.03 × 489.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.68x = 599,468.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,468.43/887.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.32

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