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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.02, 1,222.71 and 493.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.02, 1,222.71 and 493.08 is: 680.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.02 : 1,222.71 = 493.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.02/1,222.71 = 493.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.02x = 1,222.71 × 493.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.02x = 602,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,893.85/886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.45

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