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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.91, 1,225.32 and 489.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.91, 1,225.32 and 489.58 is: 675.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.91 : 1,225.32 = 489.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.91/1,225.32 = 489.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.91x = 1,225.32 × 489.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.91x = 599,889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,889.72/887.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.62

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