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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.77, 1,223.76 and 493.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.77, 1,223.76 and 493.83 is: 681.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.77 : 1,223.76 = 493.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.77/1,223.76 = 493.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.77x = 1,223.76 × 493.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.77x = 604,329.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,329.40/886.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.50

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