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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.58, 1,223.49 and 493.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.58, 1,223.49 and 493.63 is: 681.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.58 : 1,223.49 = 493.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.58/1,223.49 = 493.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.58x = 1,223.49 × 493.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.58x = 603,945.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,945.25/886.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.21

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