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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.94, 1,222.61 and 493.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.94, 1,222.61 and 493.00 is: 680.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.94 : 1,222.61 = 493.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.94/1,222.61 = 493.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.94x = 1,222.61 × 493.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.94x = 602,741.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,741.21/885.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.34

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