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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.24, 1,223.08 and 493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.24, 1,223.08 and 493.36 is: 680.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.24 : 1,223.08 = 493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.24/1,223.08 = 493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.24x = 1,223.08 × 493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.24x = 603,418.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,418.75/886.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.88

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