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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.55, 1,223.48 and 493.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.55, 1,223.48 and 493.70 is: 681.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.55 : 1,223.48 = 493.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.55/1,223.48 = 493.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.55x = 1,223.48 × 493.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.55x = 604,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,032.08/886.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.33

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