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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.90, 1,225.31 and 489.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.90, 1,225.31 and 489.61 is: 675.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.90 : 1,225.31 = 489.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.90/1,225.31 = 489.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.90x = 1,225.31 × 489.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.90x = 599,923.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,923.11/887.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.67

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