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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.34, 1,223.24 and 493.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.34, 1,223.24 and 493.43 is: 680.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.34 : 1,223.24 = 493.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.34/1,223.24 = 493.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.34x = 1,223.24 × 493.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.34x = 603,574.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,574.73/886.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.97

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