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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.94, 1,223.93 and 488.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.94, 1,223.93 and 488.53 is: 674.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.94 : 1,223.93 = 488.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.94/1,223.93 = 488.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.94x = 1,223.93 × 488.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.94x = 597,923.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,923.46/886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.14

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