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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.28, 1,223.08 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.28, 1,223.08 and 493.32 is: 680.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.28 : 1,223.08 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.28/1,223.08 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.28x = 1,223.08 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.28x = 603,369.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,369.83/886.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.79

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