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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.32, 1,223.22 and 493.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.32, 1,223.22 and 493.38 is: 680.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.32 : 1,223.22 = 493.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.32/1,223.22 = 493.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.32x = 1,223.22 × 493.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.32x = 603,512.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,512.28/886.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.92

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