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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.99, 1,222.74 and 493.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.99, 1,222.74 and 493.14 is: 680.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.99 : 1,222.74 = 493.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.99/1,222.74 = 493.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.99x = 1,222.74 × 493.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.99x = 602,982.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,982.00/885.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.57

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