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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.91, 1,223.88 and 488.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.91, 1,223.88 and 488.54 is: 674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.91 : 1,223.88 = 488.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.91/1,223.88 = 488.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.91x = 1,223.88 × 488.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.91x = 597,921.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,921.41/886.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.16

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