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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886, 1,222.63 and 493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886, 1,222.63 and 493.02 is: 680.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886 : 1,222.63 = 493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886/1,222.63 = 493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886x = 1,222.63 × 493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886x = 602,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,781.04/886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.34

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