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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.59, 1,223.46 and 493.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.59, 1,223.46 and 493.61 is: 681.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.59 : 1,223.46 = 493.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.59/1,223.46 = 493.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.59x = 1,223.46 × 493.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.59x = 603,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,905.97/886.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.16

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