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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.59, 1,223.50 and 488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.59, 1,223.50 and 488.30 is: 673.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.59 : 1,223.50 = 488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.59/1,223.50 = 488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.59x = 1,223.50 × 488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.59x = 597,430.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,430.15/886.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.85

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