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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.73, 1,223.66 and 493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.73, 1,223.66 and 493.74 is: 681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.73 : 1,223.66 = 493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.73/1,223.66 = 493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.73x = 1,223.66 × 493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.73x = 604,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,167.42/886.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.35

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