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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.34, 1,223.20 and 493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.34, 1,223.20 and 493.36 is: 680.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.34 : 1,223.20 = 493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.34/1,223.20 = 493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.34x = 1,223.20 × 493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.34x = 603,475.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,475.51/886.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.86

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