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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.04, 1,222.74 and 493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.04, 1,222.74 and 493.04 is: 680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.04 : 1,222.74 = 493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.04/1,222.74 = 493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.04x = 1,222.74 × 493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.04x = 602,859.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,859.73/886.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.40

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