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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.89, 1,223.84 and 493.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.89, 1,223.84 and 493.88 is: 681.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.89 : 1,223.84 = 493.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.89/1,223.84 = 493.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.89x = 1,223.84 × 493.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.89x = 604,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,421.51/886.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.51

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