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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.69, 1,223.55 and 493.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.69, 1,223.55 and 493.75 is: 681.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.69 : 1,223.55 = 493.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.69/1,223.55 = 493.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.69x = 1,223.55 × 493.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.69x = 604,119.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,119.23/886.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.32

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