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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.55, 1,223.43 and 488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.55, 1,223.43 and 488.20 is: 673.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.55 : 1,223.43 = 488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.55/1,223.43 = 488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.55x = 1,223.43 × 488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.55x = 597,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,278.53/886.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.71

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