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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.36, 1,222.94 and 493.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.36, 1,222.94 and 493.38 is: 680.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.36 : 1,222.94 = 493.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.36/1,222.94 = 493.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.36x = 1,222.94 × 493.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.36x = 603,374.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,374.14/886.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.73

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