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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.50, 1,223.31 and 493.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.50, 1,223.31 and 493.55 is: 681.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.50 : 1,223.31 = 493.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.50/1,223.31 = 493.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.50x = 1,223.31 × 493.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.50x = 603,758.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,758.53/886.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.06

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