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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.91, 1,223.96 and 494.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.91, 1,223.96 and 494.01 is: 681.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.91 : 1,223.96 = 494.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.91/1,223.96 = 494.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.91x = 1,223.96 × 494.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.91x = 604,648.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,648.48/886.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.75

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