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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.75, 1,223.74 and 493.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.75, 1,223.74 and 493.80 is: 681.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.75 : 1,223.74 = 493.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.75/1,223.74 = 493.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.75x = 1,223.74 × 493.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.75x = 604,281.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,281.58/886.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.46

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