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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.82, 1,223.78 and 493.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.82, 1,223.78 and 493.83 is: 681.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.82 : 1,223.78 = 493.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.82/1,223.78 = 493.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.82x = 1,223.78 × 493.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.82x = 604,336.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,336.81/886.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.47

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