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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.70, 1,223.73 and 493.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.70, 1,223.73 and 493.72 is: 681.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.70 : 1,223.73 = 493.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.70/1,223.73 = 493.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.70x = 1,223.73 × 493.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.70x = 604,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,175.98/886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.38

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