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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.45, 1,223.26 and 493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.45, 1,223.26 and 493.50 is: 681.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.45 : 1,223.26 = 493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.45/1,223.26 = 493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.45x = 1,223.26 × 493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.45x = 603,678.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,678.81/886.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.01

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