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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.32, 1,223.12 and 493.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.32, 1,223.12 and 493.34 is: 680.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.32 : 1,223.12 = 493.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.32/1,223.12 = 493.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.32x = 1,223.12 × 493.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.32x = 603,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,414.02/886.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.81

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