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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.74, 1,223.73 and 493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.74, 1,223.73 and 493.74 is: 681.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.74 : 1,223.73 = 493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.74/1,223.73 = 493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.74x = 1,223.73 × 493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.74x = 604,204.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,204.45/886.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.38

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