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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.97, 1,225.33 and 489.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.97, 1,225.33 and 489.57 is: 675.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.97 : 1,225.33 = 489.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.97/1,225.33 = 489.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.97x = 1,225.33 × 489.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.97x = 599,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,882.44/887.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.57

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