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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.50, 1,223.32 and 493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.50, 1,223.32 and 493.56 is: 681.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.50 : 1,223.32 = 493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.50/1,223.32 = 493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.50x = 1,223.32 × 493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.50x = 603,781.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,781.82/886.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.08

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