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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.97, 1,222.51 and 493.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.97, 1,222.51 and 493.07 is: 680.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.97 : 1,222.51 = 493.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.97/1,222.51 = 493.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.97x = 1,222.51 × 493.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.97x = 602,783.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,783.01/885.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.37

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