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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.56, 1,223.40 and 493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.56, 1,223.40 and 493.60 is: 681.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.56 : 1,223.40 = 493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.56/1,223.40 = 493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.56x = 1,223.40 × 493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.56x = 603,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,870.24/886.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.14

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