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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.17, 1,222.92 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.17, 1,222.92 and 493.20 is: 680.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.17 : 1,222.92 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.17/1,222.92 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.17x = 1,222.92 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.17x = 603,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,144.14/886.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.62

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