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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.31, 1,223.18 and 493.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.31, 1,223.18 and 493.34 is: 680.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.31 : 1,223.18 = 493.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.31/1,223.18 = 493.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.31x = 1,223.18 × 493.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.31x = 603,443.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,443.62/886.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.85

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