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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.37, 1,223.15 and 488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.37, 1,223.15 and 488.02 is: 673.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.37 : 1,223.15 = 488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.37/1,223.15 = 488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.37x = 1,223.15 × 488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.37x = 596,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,921.66/886.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.45

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