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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.76, 1,223.73 and 493.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.76, 1,223.73 and 493.79 is: 681.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.76 : 1,223.73 = 493.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.76/1,223.73 = 493.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.76x = 1,223.73 × 493.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.76x = 604,257.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,257.05/886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.42

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