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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.62, 1,223.37 and 493.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.62, 1,223.37 and 493.59 is: 681.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.62 : 1,223.37 = 493.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.62/1,223.37 = 493.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.62x = 1,223.37 × 493.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.62x = 603,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,843.20/886.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.06

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