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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.07, 1,222.78 and 493.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.07, 1,222.78 and 493.12 is: 680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.07 : 1,222.78 = 493.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.07/1,222.78 = 493.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.07x = 1,222.78 × 493.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.07x = 602,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,969.93/886.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.50

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