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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.16, 1,222.90 and 493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.16, 1,222.90 and 493.26 is: 680.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.16 : 1,222.90 = 493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.16/1,222.90 = 493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.16x = 1,222.90 × 493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.16x = 603,207.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,207.65/886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.70

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