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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887, 1,223.97 and 488.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887, 1,223.97 and 488.66 is: 674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887 : 1,223.97 = 488.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887/1,223.97 = 488.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887x = 1,223.97 × 488.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887x = 598,105.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,105.18/887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.30

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