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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.98, 1,222.68 and 493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.98, 1,222.68 and 493 is: 680.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.98 : 1,222.68 = 493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.98/1,222.68 = 493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.98x = 1,222.68 × 493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.98x = 602,781.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,781.24/885.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.36

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