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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.87, 1,223.76 and 493.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.87, 1,223.76 and 493.93 is: 681.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.87 : 1,223.76 = 493.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.87/1,223.76 = 493.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.87x = 1,223.76 × 493.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.87x = 604,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,451.78/886.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.56

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