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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.84, 1,223.80 and 493.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.84, 1,223.80 and 493.86 is: 681.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.84 : 1,223.80 = 493.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.84/1,223.80 = 493.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.84x = 1,223.80 × 493.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.84x = 604,385.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,385.87/886.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.50

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