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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.49, 1,223.46 and 688.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.49, 1,223.46 and 688.59 is: 949.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.49 : 1,223.46 = 688.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.49/1,223.46 = 688.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.49x = 1,223.46 × 688.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.49x = 842,462.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,462.32/887.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.26

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