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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.37, 1,223.23 and 493.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.37, 1,223.23 and 493.37 is: 680.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.37 : 1,223.23 = 493.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.37/1,223.23 = 493.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.37x = 1,223.23 × 493.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.37x = 603,504.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,504.99/886.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.87

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