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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.93, 1,223.85 and 493.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.93, 1,223.85 and 493.90 is: 681.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.93 : 1,223.85 = 493.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.93/1,223.85 = 493.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.93x = 1,223.85 × 493.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.93x = 604,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,459.52/886.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.52

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