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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.61, 1,223.55 and 493.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.61, 1,223.55 and 493.67 is: 681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.61 : 1,223.55 = 493.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.61/1,223.55 = 493.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.61x = 1,223.55 × 493.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.61x = 604,023.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,023.81/886.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.28

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