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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.61, 1,223.54 and 493.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.61, 1,223.54 and 493.65 is: 681.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.61 : 1,223.54 = 493.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.61/1,223.54 = 493.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.61x = 1,223.54 × 493.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.61x = 603,998.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,998.05/886.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.25

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