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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.22, 1,222.93 and 493.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.22, 1,222.93 and 493.23 is: 680.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.22 : 1,222.93 = 493.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.22/1,222.93 = 493.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.22x = 1,222.93 × 493.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.22x = 603,185.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,185.76/886.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.63

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