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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.99, 1,222.69 and 493.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.99, 1,222.69 and 493.01 is: 680.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.99 : 1,222.69 = 493.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.99/1,222.69 = 493.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.99x = 1,222.69 × 493.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.99x = 602,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,798.40/885.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.37

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