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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.88, 1,223.90 and 493.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.88, 1,223.90 and 493.94 is: 681.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.88 : 1,223.90 = 493.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.88/1,223.90 = 493.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.88x = 1,223.90 × 493.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.88x = 604,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,524.58/886.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.63

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