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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.79, 1,225.08 and 489.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.79, 1,225.08 and 489.43 is: 675.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.79 : 1,225.08 = 489.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.79/1,225.08 = 489.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.79x = 1,225.08 × 489.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.79x = 599,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,590.90/887.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.37

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